Lifestyle
Pennsylvania Passes School Cellphone Ban, One District Already Tried It
The state Senate voted nearly unanimously to require K-12 schools to implement a bell-to-bell phone-free policy next school year.
Luxury Event Venue to Open in Former Harrisburg Restaurant
Élevé Event Studio to offer weddings, receptions, and corporate events in revamped space.
2026 Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available!
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announces 3.2 million trout to be stocked across the state
Crime
Taxi Driver Killed in Dauphin County Crash Was DUI and Using Phone
Authorities say the driver had alcohol and drugs in his system and was holding his cellphone at the time of the fatal collision.
Man Arrested for Harrisburg Shooting Incident
Robert Banks, 50, charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault and other offenses
Deadly Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Followed Reports of Gas Smell
Federal report details timeline of events leading up to the blast that killed 3 and injured 20 others.
Weather
Crews Respond to Apartment Fire in Harrisburg
No injuries reported as firefighters contain blaze on Cloverly Road
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow, Forecasts 6 More Weeks of Winter
The famous Pennsylvania groundhog's annual weather prediction draws thousands despite frigid temperatures.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter
The famous groundhog saw his shadow, forecasting a longer winter season.
Business
FedEx Shuttering Dauphin County Store
Middletown location to close permanently in late March
Harrisburg Pub Expands to Marquee Downtown Spot
McGrath's Pub takes over former Arooga's location, bringing new energy to city's restaurant scene.
Shapiro Pledges Support for Struggling Harrisburg Businesses
Pennsylvania governor vows to help revive downtown after recent closures
Politics
Dauphin County Judge's Fundraiser Invite Raises Ethics Concerns
Email from judge's husband asking attorneys to pay up to $2,500 to "get to know" her before appearing in her court draws criticism from ethics experts.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity Vows to Work with Trump on Elections
Garrity, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says she would cooperate with the former president's administration on running the state's elections.
Pennsylvania Governor Pushes for $15 Minimum Wage
Shapiro cites savings on entitlement programs as reason to raise state's $7.25 minimum wage
