Josh Shapiro speaks out after not being picked for VP, responds to Democrats...
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spent several weeks on the national stage as part of the "Veepstakes" that ultimately went to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The experience...
View ArticleThe long-lost rock of Little Round Top
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- On June 24, Little Round Top at the Gettysburg National Military Park reopened after being closed for renovation for over a year. "We've had lots of visitors ever since,"...
View ArticlePennsylvania city celebrates UNESCO World Heritage designation
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Pennsylvania city celebrated Wednesday its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The City of Bethlehem in the Lehigh Valley was one of four locations designated to...
View ArticleAug. 8, 1829: The 'Stourbridge Lion'
HONESDALE, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Delaware and Hudson was chartered in 1823 as a canal company to provide a link between Pennsylvania coal fields around Carbondale and New York City. It would be the first...
View ArticlePennsylvania announces $22 million to eliminate student loan debt; Here's who...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania officials have announced a $22 million investment to eliminate student loan debt for hundreds of graduates. The Shapiro administration says approximately 400...
View ArticleHundreds of vehicles will be up for purchase during August Pennsylvania auction
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)-- Over 300 used vehicles will be available for public purchase at the August Commonwealth Vehicle Auction on August 13. According to the Department of General Services' Bureau...
View ArticlePennsylvania Attorney General candidate Eugene DePasquale talks top priorities
(WHTM) - Many Pennsylvanians already know the name Eugene DePasquale. He spent several years as a State Representative serving York County and went on to become Pennsylvania's Auditor General. After...
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Massive deli meat recall linked to more Pennsylvania listeria illnesses
(NEXSTAR) – Millions of pounds of meat have been recalled, dozens have been hospitalized and now three people are dead in a dangerous listeria outbreak. The death toll rose last week as health...
View ArticlePennsylvania one of the best places to retire, new study finds
(WHTM)-- Picking where to settle during the golden years of life is a significant milestone for any American, and Pennsylvania happens to be one of the best choices, according to a study from...
View Article100K first-timers submit applications for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent...
(WHTM)-- Governor Josh Shapiro's administration announced that more than 100,000 first-time Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program filers have already submitted rebate applications this year. The...
View ArticleMore than $4,000 in fuel nearly stolen from Pennsylvania Turnpike
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Quick action from the company's security team prevented more than $4,000 in diesel fuel from being driven off with, Pennsylvania State Police reported. Troopers were...
View ArticleWhere is the oldest general store in Pennsylvania?
(WTAJ) -- Pennsylvania is home to a lot of old and persevered things from the past. Do you know where the oldest general store in Pa. is? A general store, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a retail...
View ArticleNumber of political ads could break records, but do they actually work?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Political campaigns are poised to spend nearly $11 billion on political advertisements this year — a 20-percent increase from 2020 — according to the ad-tracking company...
View ArticlePennsylvania lawmakers work to fight neurodegenerative diseases
(WHTM) -- The newly enacted state budget will take aim at diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's by steering money for research to those conditions with no cures and few treatments. Typically federal and...
View ArticleLegal challenge seeks to prevent RFK Jr. from appearing on Pennsylvania's...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A legal challenge filed Thursday seeks to have third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off Pennsylvania's fall ballot, an effort with ramifications for the...
View ArticleTips to get the best view of the Perseid meteor shower this weekend
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP) -- This weekend, the Perseid Meteor Shower will be visible leaving long wakes of light across skies of the northern hemisphere and is considered by NASA to be one of the best of...
View ArticlePennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Stay safe" as Tropical Storm Debby hits...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is asking residents to stay safe as Tropical Storm Debby hit Harrisburg and the surrounding area on Friday morning. "Stay safe in these...
View ArticlePennsylvania man charged with election fraud in 2020, 2022 elections
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - A Pennsylvania man is facing election fraud-related charges for allegedly double-voting in the 2020 and 2022 general elections. On Friday, United States Attorney...
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CVS-branded infant formula shipped to Pennsylvania stores recalled
(WHTM) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared today that Perrido has issued a voluntary recall of their CVS-branded Premium Infant Formula. According to the recall, Perrigo Company has...
View ArticleHigh water rescues in northern Pennsylvania, N.Y. from remnants of Debby
First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and Pennsylvania as heavy rain from the remnants of Debby slammed the Northeast with...
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