by Greg Barton | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House today adopted Philadelphia county state Rep. Rob Matzie’s resolution designating the week of Sept. 21-27, 2026, as “Rail Safety Week” in Pennsylvania. Matzie’s Rail Safety Week is scheduled to run concurrently with Operation...
by Greg Barton | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG– Bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Reps. Rick Krajewski and Sheryl Delozier that would end the practice of intercepting public benefits intended for foster youth was reported out of committee with a unanimous vote and is ready for a vote by the full...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – This week, Pennsylvania’s renowned Whole-Home Repairs Program has been expanded as a national pilot. Whole-Home Repairs was drafted, introduced, and championed by State Senator Nikil Saval, democrat from Philadelphia county in 2022, in partnership with a...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would permit counties to use Act 13 funding to improve county and municipal bridges in accordance with state and federal laws passed the House this week with bipartisan support. According to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R Cumberland), the...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The Senate this week passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta of Beaver, Washington and Greene counties, that aids law enforcement’s ability to respond more effectively during Amber Alerts and missing person investigations. Senate...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – On June 24, 2026, at approximately 6:37 p.m. officers with Lancaster Township Police and Lancaster County Park Rangers responded to Lancaster County Park for reported shots fired in the area of Williamson Rd. and Rockford Rd. The scene was determined...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – Last evening at around 9:30 pm, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received a call to respond to the 600 block of E Mifflin St. regarding a reported stabbing incident. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, who was then transported to...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – Warehouse Road between Auction Road and Junction Road in Penn Twp., Lancaster county is CLOSED during the daytime hours today, June 25th. The closure is for base repair and paving. Emergency vehicles, School Buses and Mail Carriers will be able to...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – As utility costs escalate and utility shutoffs hit record highs in Pennsylvania, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is focusing on how the Shapiro-Davis Administration has delivered real relief for consumers, while emphasizing the need for utility industry...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – This week, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick of Montgomery and Berks counties introduced legislation to establish the Keystone Literacy Investment Act to provide upfront funding for early literacy implementation without requiring a new recurring General Fund...
