With a new state law now in effect, vape vendors in Pennsylvania may only purchase products from certified manufacturers. 

Geisinger and Risant Health are asking the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to lower the amount of money they have to keep in reserves. That could give the health system access to another 100 million dollars. The state’s largest healthcare workers’ union wants to know what Geisinger will do with that money.

Brown and rainbow trout were recently stocked in a section of the Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County to highlight stream restoration efforts. The project was supported by two state grant programs that reduce pollution, restore waterways and support healthier aquatic ecosystems.

The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it. 

Two Philadelphia-area men pleaded not guilty to charges they brought homemade bombs to an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City’s mayor's home, in a failed attempt at a terror attack inspired by the Islamic State group. 

Lawmakers in the state House passed a package of gas safety bills in the wake of a deadly Berks County chocolate factory blast in 2023.

And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.  

Today’s bright spot is this: 

Earlier this week, Birdnote told the story of environmental advocate Rosalie Barrow Edge – who spearheaded the campaign to acquire and preserve Hawk Mountain and its birds of prey. It was the world’s first refuge for raptors – right here in Pennsylvania, in Berks County.

If  you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

With a new state law now in effect, vape vendors in Pennsylvania may only purchase products from certified manufacturers.&nbsp;
Geisinger and Risant Health are asking the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to lower the amount of money they have to keep in reserves. That could give the health system access to another 100 million dollars. The state&rsquo;s largest healthcare workers&rsquo; union wants to know what Geisinger will do with that money.
Brown and rainbow trout were recently stocked in a section of the Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County to highlight stream restoration efforts. The project was supported by two state grant programs that reduce pollution, restore waterways and support healthier aquatic ecosystems.
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump&rsquo;s war in Iran. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it.&nbsp;
Two Philadelphia-area men pleaded not guilty to charges they brought homemade bombs to an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City&rsquo;s mayor's home, in a failed attempt at a terror attack inspired by the Islamic State group.&nbsp;
Lawmakers in the state House passed a package of gas safety bills in the wake of a deadly Berks County chocolate factory blast in 2023.
And now it&rsquo;s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I&rsquo;ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. &nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s bright spot is this:&nbsp;
Earlier this week, Birdnote told the story of environmental advocate Rosalie Barrow Edge &ndash; who spearheaded the campaign to acquire and preserve Hawk Mountain and its birds of prey. It was the world&rsquo;s first refuge for raptors &ndash; right here in Pennsylvania, in Berks County.
If &nbsp;you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow</a> to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

The Morning Agenda

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.&nbsp;The Morning Agenda &mdash; where our only agenda is you.

PA Headlines | April 17 | Vape vendors must comply with new state law.

The Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s historic 28th Infantry Division has created a new unit to counter modern threats. The change is part of a broader initiative across the U-S Army in response to lessons learned in Ukraine, where drones and other electronic warfare made traditional tactics obsolete.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, slated for closure in May, will instead continue operations under a new nonprofit owner.

The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development.

The State Department of Labor and Industry has announced nearly 3 million dollars in Industry Partnership grants aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania's workforce and economy. Some of that investment is headed to our region.

State officials announced the digital marketing agency Web FX is making a nearly $11 million investment to expand its operations in Harrisburg. The commonwealth is contributing $900,000 to the project which is expected to create 100 new tech jobs over the next three years, in addition to retaining around 400 existing positions.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a death at the York County Prison.

Maternal health advocates are applauding Governor Shapiro's five-year plan to improve maternal health, but they are concerned about how the plan will be funded.

Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member atwww.witf.org/givenow.

And thanks!

The Pennsylvania Army National Guard&rsquo;s historic 28th Infantry Division has created a new unit to counter modern threats. The change is part of a broader initiative across the U-S Army in response to lessons learned in Ukraine, where drones and other electronic warfare made traditional tactics obsolete.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, slated for closure in May, will instead continue operations under a new nonprofit owner.
The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development.
The State Department of Labor and Industry has announced nearly 3 million dollars in Industry Partnership grants aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania's workforce and economy.&nbsp;Some of that investment is headed to our region.
State officials announced the digital marketing agency Web FX is making a nearly $11 million investment to expand its operations in Harrisburg.&nbsp;The commonwealth is contributing $900,000 to the project which is expected to create 100 new tech jobs over the next three years, in addition to retaining around 400 existing positions.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a death at the York County Prison.
Maternal health advocates are applauding Governor Shapiro's five-year plan to improve maternal health, but they are concerned about how the plan will be funded.
Did you know that if every one of WITF&rsquo;s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at <a href="https://witf.org/increase">https://witf.org/increase</a> or become a new sustaining member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>
And thanks!

PA Headlines | April 16 | A new Pa. Army National Guard unit will address modern warfare. 

One way Pennsylvania is marking America's 250th anniversary is through a geocaching trail which includes 25 state parks. The GPS-driven scavenger hunt has sites in several state parks located in the midstate.

York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler hailed the announcement as a great way to tie recreation together with local history.

More news from Pennsylvania’s state park system: Pennsylvania is adding its 125th state park this month — and this one is entirely underground.

And in Blair County, Hollidaysburg Borough Council members are compromising on their vision for a Slinky museum. The iconic spring toy will soon share exhibit space with another part of the borough’s history.

Pennsylvania Army National Guard soldiers are forming a new reconnaissance unit designed to counter modern battlefield threats, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Even though the weather turned unseasonably warm this week, many Pennsylvanians continue facing financial challenges paying for this past winter's heating bills. That's why Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh has extended the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - or LIHEAP - season through May 8th.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is launching a new program designed for small business owners - and to help craftspeople become entrepreneurs.

In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

One way Pennsylvania is marking America's 250th anniversary is through a geocaching trail which includes 25 state parks. The GPS-driven scavenger hunt has sites in several state parks located in the midstate.
York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler hailed the announcement as a great way to tie recreation together with local history.
More news from Pennsylvania&rsquo;s state park system:&nbsp;Pennsylvania is adding its 125th state park this month &mdash; and this one is entirely underground.
And in Blair County, Hollidaysburg Borough Council members are compromising on their vision for a Slinky museum.&nbsp;The iconic spring toy will soon share exhibit space with another part of the borough&rsquo;s history.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard soldiers are forming a new&nbsp;reconnaissance unit designed to counter modern battlefield threats,&nbsp;according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Even though the weather turned unseasonably warm this week, many Pennsylvanians continue facing financial challenges paying for this past winter's heating bills.&nbsp;That's why Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh has extended the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - or LIHEAP - season through May 8th.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is launching a new program designed for small business owners - and to help craftspeople become entrepreneurs.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a> And thank you.

PA Headlines | April 15 | State geocaching trail launches from York County, tied into America250.

Governor Josh Shapiro is rallying Democrats ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Shapiro spoke to a nearly packed room of almost 400 people at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

Several high-profile Democrats also spoke at the weekend event. Conor Lamb, a former U.S. Representative who also ran against Senator John Fetterman, says Democrats have a large window of opportunity this year.

For decades, social scientists studying bias and prejudice have relied on Project Implicit, a nonprofit research collaborative and website where people can take tests to measure their own unconscious biases. Millions of people have taken tests on the site over the years. The data collected on the site has also led to many research studies. Now, the funding for the site is under threat.

Pennsylvania's two major party gubernatorial candidates - Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity - are traveling the country to meet with donors and fundraise. During the first three months of the year, Shapiro out-raised Garrity 10 to one.

HACC announces it's eliminating 87 filled positions and 41 vacant positions.

Steelton mayor Ciera Dent announced Sunday the Dauphin County borough is launching a new program to curb gun violence, following recent shootings.

14 horses died Sunday in a barn fire at Hanover Shoe Farms.

Firefighters from Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties continue to battle a Franklin County forest fire.

And now a deep dive:
Several states — including Pennsylvania — are in federal court over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order to rework elections. Trump explained the order by repeating his often-discredited claim that non-citizens are voting en masse and in favor of his political opponents. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie speaks with Carter Walker, reporter for Votebeat, about his story of how non-citizens were registering to vote in Pennsylvania, and how current Secretary of State Al Schmidt led the charge to fix the problem.

In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

Governor Josh Shapiro is rallying Democrats ahead of this year&rsquo;s midterm elections.&nbsp;Shapiro spoke to a nearly packed room of almost 400 people at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Several high-profile Democrats also spoke at the weekend event.&nbsp;Conor Lamb, a former U.S. Representative who also ran against Senator John Fetterman, says Democrats have a large window of opportunity this year.
For decades, social scientists studying bias and prejudice have relied on Project Implicit, a nonprofit research collaborative and website where people can take tests to measure their own unconscious biases.&nbsp;Millions of people have taken tests on the site over the years.&nbsp;The data collected on the site has also led to many research studies.&nbsp;Now, the funding for the site is under threat.
Pennsylvania's two major party gubernatorial candidates - Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity - are traveling the country to meet with donors and fundraise.&nbsp;During the first three months of the year, Shapiro out-raised Garrity 10 to one.
HACC announces it's eliminating 87 filled positions and 41&nbsp;vacant positions.
Steelton mayor Ciera Dent announced Sunday the Dauphin County borough&nbsp;is launching a new program to curb gun violence, following recent&nbsp;shootings.
14 horses died Sunday in a barn fire at Hanover Shoe Farms.
Firefighters from Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties continue to battle a&nbsp;Franklin County forest fire.
And now a deep dive: Several states &mdash; including Pennsylvania &mdash; are in federal court over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest executive order to rework elections.&nbsp;Trump explained the order by repeating his often-discredited claim that non-citizens are voting en masse and in favor of his political opponents.&nbsp;WITF&rsquo;s Jordan Wilkie speaks with Carter Walker, reporter for Votebeat, about his story of how non-citizens were registering to vote in Pennsylvania, and how current Secretary of State Al Schmidt led the charge to fix the problem.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a> And thank you.

PA Headlines | April 17 | Vape vendors must comply with new state law.

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