VIDEO: Man tries to shoot Pennsylvania pastor, gun wouldn't fire
(AP) - A man who tried to shoot a pastor during a service at a Pennsylvania church because “God told him to do it” was thwarted when his gun didn’t fire and he was tackled by a congregant, authorities...
View ArticlePennsylvania college shelters in place for armed person reported on campus
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -- Muhlenberg College, located in Allentown, is in a shelter in place as police respond to a report of an armed person in campus. Muhlenberg College Campus Safety & Police...
View Article'Yom HaShoah:' Leaders gather at State Capitol for Holocaust remembrance...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Today is "Yom HaShoah," which literally translates from Hebrew to English as "day of the Holocaust" or Holocaust Day. Sometimes the day is also called Holocaust Remembrance...
View ArticleChanges proposed to Pennsylvania's film tax credit program
(WHTM)-- Pennsylvania filmmakers want the state to lure more productions to shoot here. They came to the state capitol asking lawmakers to increase funding to Pennsylvania's film tax credit program...
View ArticlePennsylvania lawmakers discuss ways to raise minimum wage
(WHTM)-- The final push to the June 30 budget deadline is on at the capitol and on Monday small businesses made the rounds with lawmakers, making their priorities clear. House leaders were talking...
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Fish hook-stuffed dog treats found on the Appalachian Trail, Pennsylvania...
(WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning hikers with their pets on the Appalachian Trail of dog treats stuffed with fish hooks scattered along the path. The Game Commission in the...
View ArticleHow much daylight will Pennsylvania have on the longest day of 2024?
DENVER (KDVR) — The longest day of the year, also known as the summer solstice, occurs when the Earth is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. During this time, the U.S. will see the most...
View ArticleHouse Republicans call for investigation into Philadelphia DA over State Rep....
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Republican state lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how Philadelphia's district attorney handled an investigation into State Representative Kevin Boyle. House...
View ArticleU.S. HUD announces $3.17 billion investment in public housing
(WHTM) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $3 billion in Public Housing Repair funding to thousands of public housing authorities across the country....
View ArticleTeachers seek more investment in student teacher stipend program
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Teachers gathered on the capitol steps Tuesday, calling attention to the ongoing teacher shortage. They're seeking a $75 million investment for the student teacher stipend...
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REAL ID deadline in Pennsylvania is fast approaching: Are you prepared?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP/NEXSTAR) — In roughly a year, you'll need a special identification card, known as a REAL ID, in order to fly domestically, visit certain federal facilities, or enter a nuclear...
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Pennsylvania snake season: what to watch out for, how to be safe
(WTAJ) -- As the temperature begins to rise and the sun stays out for a bit longer, snakes in Pennsylvania will be making an appearance. Snake season, specifically rattlesnakes, in Pa., runs from...
View ArticleBike racks installed in downtown York
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) - Some Midstate businesses have new parking spaces, but not for cars. New bike racks are being installed throughout downtown York. They're outside four businesses considered...
View ArticlePennsylvania Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation for a $3 billion tax cut, their just-unveiled counterproposal to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro‘s budget plan as each side...
View ArticleFetterman on support for Rafah capture: ‘I follow Israel on that’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Tuesday doubled down on his support for Israel shortly after the nation’s forces seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, where more than 1 million civilians are...
View ArticleSenate Republicans lay out proposed tax relief plan for Pennsylvanians
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) – Senate Republicans say the proposed tax relief would slash personal income tax from 3.07%-2.8%. “We have driven an agenda about empowerment. And today what we're talking about...
View ArticleTwo charged in 'horrific case of child abuse' after Pennsylvania 12-year-old...
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A 12-year-old's death in Pennsylvania has led to charges against two people in what officials say is a "horrific case of child abuse." Rendell Hoagland, 52, and Cindy...
View ArticleHarrisburg University on missed monthly bond payment: No 'default on required...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A missed monthly bond payment disclosed Friday by the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is not a default on the bonds, the university told abc27 News Wednesday...
View ArticlePennsylvania sees fewer mail ballots rejected for technicalities, a priority...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania election officials said Wednesday that the number of mail-in ballots rejected for technicalities, like a missing date, saw a significant drop in last month’s...
View ArticleFetterman: Progressives who don’t vote will own ‘tragedy’ of second Trump term
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) warned that if people choose not to vote in November, they will have to own the “tragedy” of former President Trump getting reelected. In a new interview with USA Today,...
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