Trump Administration Deports 82-Year-Old Pennsylvania Grandfather to Guatemala

AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein On June 20, 82-year-old Luis Leon, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, went to a Philadelphia immigration office with his wife to replace his lost green card. Instead, Leon, who immigrated to the U.S. from Chile in 1987, was...

B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free...

Senator Dave McCormick emphasizes Pennsylvania's leadership in energy and artificial intelligence

Opinion: Tariffs will saddle American consumers with higher costs

As tariffs once again are in the news, I feel this need to re-enlighten people on what I learned in junior high social studies and take a slightly deeper dive into the history of tariffs, while touching on the Big Beautiful Bill. It is important...

Martina White highlights support for energy investment and workforce development in Pennsylvania

Martina White, a Pennsylvania State Representative, posted several statements on her Twitter account in mid-July 2025 highlighting support for energy policy and workforce development in Pennsylvania.On July 15, 2025, White expressed enthusiasm...

Talen Energy Corp. buys facilities in Pennsylvania, Ohio for $3.8B

The rush to snap up U.S. natural gas power plants to feed surging electric demand from data centers has resulted in the fourth big deal of the year, with Talen Energy Corp.'s $3.8 billion purchase of facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Talen will...

McCormick’s leadership on energy impressive

We are impressed with the leadership U.S. Sen. David McCormick, R-Pittsburgh, is demonstrating on an issue whose importance our editorials frequently emphasize. McCormick, in only his first year as a senator, organized an energy summit this past...

Pennsylvania gaming revenues hit a record of nearly $6.4 billion in 2024-25, Gaming Board says

The combined revenue from slot machines and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals and fantasy sports generated $6,394,641,819 last year. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gaming revenues in Pennsylvania were at a record high for the...

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Posts Yearly Revenue Record at Nearly $6.4 Billion

Posted on: July 18, 2025, 02:15h. Last updated on: July 18, 2025, 02:15h. Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in the state’s 2024/25 fiscal year Gamblers lost almost $6.4 billion gambling in the commonwealth during the 12 months iGaming...

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Pennsylvania PA Budget Bill Passes in House, Stalls in Senate On Monday, the Democratic-led state House voted to forward their state budget bill to the Senate, where GOP leadership is skeptical of full passage. While the House’s proposal is poised...

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Latest to Acknowledge PSQIA Privilege

The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) is a potential game-changer in health care providers’ ongoing effort to secure the privilege against disclosure in litigation that is necessary to achieve the frank, effective, and reliable...

Heat brings wave of high energy costs

The weather forecast says the heat is here with more coming, and so is the next electric bill. It’s not news that summer in Pennsylvania brings more than sunburn and long evenings — it brings a jump in energy costs that has a habit of sneaking up...

Trump aims tariff double whammy at industries and nations

President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties in two weeks, ramping up his push to reshape the U.S.’s standing in the global trading system by penalizing purchases from...

Shapiro Administration highlights urban agriculture investments during Philadelphia tour

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker continued the Shapiro Administration's 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour in Philadelphia, highlighting investments aimed at expanding agricultural apprenticeship...

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0%

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for June 2025. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.0 percent in June. The...

Pennsylvania senator defends bill protecting legal skill game industry

For the past five years, Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw has been working with small businesses, veterans' organizations, and the skill game industry to develop a fair regulatory and taxation framework for legal skill games. The result is...

Guest column: Pa. lawmakers want to kill the skill game industry

For the past five years, I have worked closely with Pennsylvania’s small businesses, veterans’ organizations and the skill game industry to craft a fair and balanced solution for the regulation and taxation of legal skill games. The result is...

Senate Energy Dems Top The Hill With Gayest Committee Staff, Survey Shows

Senate Democrats recently released survey data on their staff demographics, showcasing that energy committees host the highest percentage of LGBTQ employees. LGBTQ staff members made up 22% of the Democratic employees on Senate energy committees,...

ICE Is Shipping Detainees to Hawaii as Bed Space on the U.S. Mainland Fills Up

As the Trump administration moves to alleviate overcrowding in immigration detention centers, immigrant detainees are being transferred around the country, potentially thousands of miles from their families. Now, immigration attorneys in Honolulu...

Senator Joe Pittman provides updates on AI summit and Pennsylvania Senate budget talks

Senator Joe Pittman, a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, provided updates on legislative activities and recent events through his Twitter account in mid-July 2025.On July 16, Pittman highlighted a recent event in Pittsburgh: "What a great...