Commonwealth

Pennsylvania launches multistate poker tournaments, boosting prize pools and competition

Online poker players in Pennsylvania now share the virtual felt with several states, bringing record prizes and more competition in a decision pushed and applauded by operators.

May 23, 2025

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A new, powerful pet sedative in the opioid supply in Pennsylvania is sending patients to intensive care units

Unlike the animal drug xylazine, medetomidine which is showing up in the illegal opioid supply does not seem to cause skin wounds, but it is sending people to emergency rooms across the state.

May 12, 2025

As Western Pennsylvania loses residents, counties prepare for the future

Population loss threatens the economy of small communities - some of which are offering cash moving incentives.

May 9, 2025

06 min

‘It’s going to take all of us’: Pennsylvania tackles maternal mortality

A state plan and a wave of legislation are hoping to address rising death rates.

May 7, 2025

06 min

A big party’s coming in Pennsylvania

A statewide initiative is ramping up efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary - including placing a giant bell in each county.

April 3, 2025

Allegheny National Forest could see more logging under Trump, local officials hope

The national forest’s timber sales mean cash for local counties.

March 28, 2025

Pennsylvania’s unplugged oil and gas wells pose explosive threat

In southwest Pennsylvania, wells are dangerously close to homes and commercial development.

March 26, 2025

Pennsylvania’s local leadership crisis

Many small towns across Pennsylvania are facing a growing problem: an aging population of local officials and a lack of younger residents stepping in to replace them.

March 12, 2025

Winning numbers: the Lottery wants to go big on scratch-offs

Will the Pennsylvania Lottery offer more games with bigger payouts? Legislators will decide.

March 10, 2025

A growing industry: How cannabis is moved across the state

Cannabis transportation is a relatively new industry for Pennsylvania, carved out of regulations signed into law by former Gov. Tom Wolf when medical marijuana was legalized in 2016.

February 20, 2025

Unplugged no more

High-speed internet projects expected to link everyone in Pennsylvania.

February 12, 2025

With wagering just a click away, more younger gamblers call for help

With wagering just a click away, more younger gamblers call for help.

January 27, 2025

State won’t remove barrier for problem bettors entering casinos

After strong opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will not go forward with a proposed change that would have made it easier for problem bettors to return to casinos.

December 18, 2024

To fluoridate, or not to fluoridate?

It’s been a local decision. That could change under the Trump administration.

December 5, 2024

Just no: Addictions professionals say proposed rules change could harm problem bettors

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board wants to change a rule allowing people back into casinos after a self-imposed ban expires.

November 26, 2024

State may loosen rules for future problem bettors entering casinos

Now, people have to work harder to stay out of casinos if they have a problem. The Gaming Control Board could change that.

November 11, 2024

Behind the scenes at poll worker training

Residents say they’re eager to serve their community amid a tense election season.

October 31, 2024

PA Election chief: Give us all the votes

Pennsylvania’s top elections official said he can’t predict when the winner of the presidential election will be clear, but he urged for patience as Pennsylvania tallies the results.

October 23, 2024