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Now A ‘One-Turn’ Horse, Jody’s Pride Cuts Back In Honorable Miss
Now A ‘One-Turn’ Horse, Jody’s Pride Cuts Back In Honorable Miss originally appeared on Paulick Report. Parkland Thoroughbreds and Sportsmen Stable’s Jody’s Pride will look to return to winning form in Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Honorable Miss, a...

Pennsylvania Digital Forgery Law Targets AI Scams and Financial Exploitation
A new Pennsylvania law intended to crack down on AI-powered fraud and financial crimes makes it a felony to use artificial intelligence to produce non-consensual “forged digital likenesses” like deepfakes or voice clones to injure, financially...

Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
About 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania are contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals, according to a new Pennsylvania State University study. State and federal regulations restrict the so-called “forever chemicals” in public drinking water....

Pennsylvania enacts law to support military family education program
On July 7, 2025, House Bill 865 was signed into law as Act 32 of 2025. The bill, initially introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38), had been adopted by the state House of Representatives. Pennsylvania...

One year from the Butler assassination attempt: How it changed the 2024 race, the MAGA movement and Trump himself
CNN — A year ago today, I watched as an attempted assassin opened fire on then-candidate Donald Trump. During the chaos and fear that unfolded — unlike anything I had previously experienced — I questioned not only if he was safe, but also if his...

Pennsylvania Mom Stabbed, Beaten Before Her House Was Set on Fire and Her Son Found Burning
When David Hibbs got off the school bus on the afternoon of April 19, 1991, he couldn’t wait to show his mom his honor roll certificate. But he never get the chance to. Just as he was rounding the back of his home in Bristol Township,...

Pennsylvania man dies after kayak capsizes at Delaware Water Gap park
The body of a 54-year-old Pennsylvania man was pulled from the Delaware River July 10 after his kayak capsized in rapids, according to officials at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The man, whose identity is being withheld until...

Pennsylvania Democrats Stall Bill That Would Protect Women’s Sports
Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have delayed the Save Women’s Sports Act, legislation that would protect girls and women from transgender-identifying males competing in female sports in the Keystone State. The legislation,...

Pennsylvania Democrats warn of job losses under Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill"
Pennsylvania Democrats warn of job losses, health care cuts under Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" WESTMORELAND COUNTY JAIL AWAITING HIS TRIAL. ALL WEEK WE’VE BEEN DIGGING INTO WHAT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S SPENDING BILL WILL MEAN FOR OUR AREA. HE...

Pennsylvania Could Be 25th State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Under New Bill
Pennsylvania could be the 25th state to legalize adult-use cannabis under legislation that a pair of bipartisan senators introduced on July 10. Sens. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, who worked together on legalization...

Women's sports protection proposal blocked due to procedural issues
State Rep. Jill N. Cooper | Pennsylvania 55th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Jill N. Cooper | Pennsylvania 55th Legislative District In a recent development, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has faced criticism over the handling of Senate...

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to begin sharing courses
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, is one step closer to improving the strength of its schools through sharing advanced courses across institutions. The schools have obtained a $536,000 grant that will support the...
Pennsylvania middle schooler wins Lake Butler 5k
Screenshot BY DAN HILDEBRAN Henry Stewart crossed the finish line at Lakeside Park with a time of 28:05. Eight seconds later, the middle schooler’s mother completed the course at 28:13. Paige Stewart said she grew up in Union County as Paige...

Should you rinse after brushing?
Heloise Dear Heloise: My dentist is adamant about no rinsing after brushing. If the toothpaste has fluoride, he claims that rinsing will wash it away. — Charlie, in Pennsylvania Charlie, this is a matter for debate. Some dentists feel that rinsing...

Mystery and deep scars remain in Pennsylvania towns a year after Trump shooting
A year ago to the date, eight shots fired from an AR-15-style rifle rocked the world. Intended for then-former President Donald Trump, all but one of the bullets ultimately missed their mark, burying themselves instead in three attendees at his...

State Auditor agrees to look into Appo after 10% tax hike from accounting error
State Auditor Lydia York will look into the Appoquinimink School District following a request from a group of Delaware legislators and several requests from community members. Following a bipartisan request of seven state legislators, State...

Harrisburg Fringe Festival returns with over 190 artists in 2025!
Harrisburg Fringe Festival returns with 200 artists showcasing diverse talents from July 17-20. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Fringe Festival is back for the third year! The four-day event, which runs from July 17-20, is bringing together about 200...

Pa. universities to increase tuition if state doesn't follow through with $40M funding increase
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education plans to raise tuition for its 10 state universities, including Millersville University, for the first time in eight years, but could scale back the tuition hike or eliminate it completely if the...

Shane Gillis makes controversial jokes during ESPYs; what he said
Shane Gillis set the stage for a night of awkward and sometimes controversial jokes during his opening monologue as host of the 33rd annual ESPY Awards on July 16. Here's some of what the Pennsylvania native said during the broadcast. The 37-year...

Yarmulke-wearing inmate allegedly denied transportation to hearing over contraband concerns
An inmate at the Westmoreland County Prison was allegedly denied transport to a hearing on Monday because he wouldn't take off his yarmulke. In a brief phone conversation on Thursday with KDKA, Kort Eckman's attorney, Tim Andrews, confirmed that...