13+ hour, 38+ min ago   (235+ words) A Quinnipiac University poll of Pennsylvania voters this summer found that 74% say they would oppose building an AI data center in their community, while 16% would support it, with 10% not offering an opinion. This compares to Quinnipiac’s February poll, when 68% said…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (488+ words) The association behind what’s billed as one of the largest antique machinery shows on the East Coast asked a Centre County judge Wednesday to intervene in a dispute over the long-term future of the event at Penn’s Cave. The Nittany…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1276+ words) HARRISBURG — A bipartisan backlash against Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers is mounting in Pennsylvania, with lawmakers introducing bans and restrictions and both candidates for governor coming out against them. The cameras, installed on both public and private…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (355+ words) Nearly 163 years ago, Abraham Lincoln spoke of a government “by the people.” But in our currently dysfunctional politics, it often seems that only the loudest voices are heard. Few of us believe that we could play an active role in…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (471+ words) As students head back to school this fall, Governor Josh Shapiro faces a crucial decision. Before the end of the year he must use his authority to either opt Pennsylvania into a federal private school voucher program or reject it....

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (209+ words) In partnership with the national conservation organization Monarch Watch, trained Master Gardeners will also carefully tag wild-caught migrating monarchs during the event, contributing to scientific research that helps researchers understand migration patterns, survival rates, and the many challenges monarchs face....

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (1653+ words) HARRISBURG — Who will win Pennsylvania’s race for governor? How many data centers will be proposed here? Which state laws will be enacted this year? That’s just a sample of the political questions that prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (489+ words) Artificial intelligence is advancing at an extraordinary pace. Within a few years, AI systems may make decisions in medicine, finance, transportation, defense, scientific research and critical infrastructure that exceed any individual human’s understanding. That potential offers enormous benefits, but it…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (435+ words) If you were to walk through the quiet orchards of central Pennsylvania this summer, the tangible impact of Mother Nature’s unpredictability would be plain to see. A devastating spring freeze swept across our commonwealth, severely damaging fruit crops and leaving…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (470+ words) Each October, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a chance to recognize the talents and contributions of workers with disabilities nationwide. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” connects with the nation’s 250th birthday…...