Judge rejects group's attempt to open safe injection site in Philadelphia
A federal judge in Philadelphia rejected a nonprofit’s attempt to open a safe drug-injection site in the city. Safehouse, the organization that seeks to provide overdose prevention services, said the...
View ArticleGov. Shapiro announces $20 million for electric vehicle infrastructure
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro's administration recently announced a $20 million investment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. According to the...
View ArticleJosh Shapiro Pennsylvania's most popular Governor at this point in term; poll
(WTHM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is the most popular governor in recent memory more than a year into his term, according to a new Franklin & Marshall College Poll. The survey found 54%...
View ArticleWegmans earns top 10 spot in 100 Best Companies to Work For
Erie, PA (WJET/WFXP)-- Finding a good place to work isn't always easy however one regional grocery store recently earned a top 10 spot according to Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine. Wegmans...
View Article355+ vehicles available at Pennsylvania auction this month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Department of General Services, Bureau of Vehicle Management (BMV) announced that hundreds of used vehicles will be available in a public auction later this month....
View ArticleEarthquake reported in New Jersey, tremors felt in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) - An earthquake was reported in New Jersey and tremors have been felt in Pennsylvania. According to the United States Geological Survey, there was a 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Lebanon, New...
View ArticleIs a 4.8 earthquake big; how are earthquakes measured?
(WHTM) -- Earthquakes are large seismic events that occur when tectonic plates get stuck at their edges due to friction, and sends energy in waves across our earths crust which causes shaking. But how...
View ArticleWhat was the biggest earthquake in Pennsylvania's history?
PENNSYLVANNIA (WHTM) -- It is definitely something most residents of Pennsylvania do not think about. But earthquakes have happened in Pennsylvania. One that happened in New Jersey was felt across...
View ArticleDo we still use the Richter Scale to measure earthquakes?
(WHTM) -- Residents in Pennsylvania felt shaking Friday morning as a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey. Earthquake reported in New Jersey, tremors felt in Pennsylvania One of the most...
View ArticlePennsylvania college marks new era making the jump to NCAA Division I
A local university is honoring its tradition of seizing the day by marking a new era in athletics. Mercyhurst students will now be competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics as the...
View ArticleMan shot by police spurs chase through Pennsylvania, Delaware after stealing...
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A man shot by police in Delaware allegedly stole an officer’s cruiser and led authorities on a chase that ended when he crashed the vehicle in neighboring Pennsylvania and was...
View ArticleTrump to hold a rally in Pennsylvania 2 days before scheduled start of hush...
Former President Trump will head to the battleground state of Pennsylvania for a rally and a fundraiser later this month just days before he is set to go on trial in New York City over an alleged hush...
View ArticlePennsylvania State Rep. Boyle had Capitol security privileges revoked after...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) had his security privileges revoked in February after a disturbing video appeared to show him intoxicated and...
View ArticleScott Perry speaks at Republican conference, says he's against nationwide...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Less than three weeks before the April 23 Primary, Midstate Congressman Scott Perry — greeted with a standing ovation — took the stage at the Pennsylvania Leadership...
View ArticleA Pennsylvania city is one the most 'Swiftie' cities, Taylor Swift-focused...
LAS VEGAS (KLAS/NEXSTAR) — Is your city in its Swiftie era? Casino and gambling news outlet Casino.org recently set out to discover which U.S. cities boast the highest number of Swifties, also known...
View ArticleLIST: Midstate schools closed for Monday's solar eclipse
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) - The Solar Eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8 during the school day and some Midstate schools are shifting their schedules to allow their students to view the phenomenon. The...
View ArticleGovernor Josh Shapiro to cast ballot in Montgomery County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Governor Josh Shapiro will cast his ballot on Sunday, one day before the deadline for voter registration for the April 23 primary election, in Montgomery County at a satellite...
View ArticlePrimanti Bros. giving away free beer
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WHTM) - Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar have announced they will give away free beer on Sunday and Monday to celebrate the women’s and men’s NCAA finals and the solar eclipse....
View ArticleThis Week in Pennsylvania: Should games of skill be taxed?
(WHTM) - On This Week in Pennsylvania, we're focusing on the debate over taxing games of skill. Currently, the casino-like games found in bars, gas stations, and convenience stores are not taxed....
View ArticleMidstate chefs gather to talk about challenges they face
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Local chefs gathered in Harrisburg to talk about the obstacles they currently face and learn about resources available to them to help combat those challenges. Just like many...
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