First, we have a follow-up to last Friday’s podcast when we did a deep dive into the inner workings of the Central PA Spelling Bee: Vedika Burman correctly spelled the word "patriotism" on the 16th and final round, Saturday, to become the 2026 WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Grand Champion.

Pennsylvania, along with New Jersey and Delaware, are suing the Trump Administration over a major environmental rollback.

Governor Josh Shapiro recently called for stronger safeguards on artificial intelligence in schools.

One man is dead and three others are wounded, following a shooting early Sunday morning in Steelton, Dauphin County.

York County attorney and state House candidate George Margetas is facing charges related to a traffic crash, according to police

Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry is announcing the recovery of nearly $130,000 in unpaid wages for 59 workers at the Dauphin County construction company S&R Enterprises.

And a deep dive: March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games. It also can be a perilous time for people suffering from gambling addiction.

First, we have a follow-up to last Friday&rsquo;s podcast when we did a deep dive into the inner workings of the Central PA Spelling Bee:&nbsp;Vedika Burman correctly spelled the word "patriotism" on the 16th and final round, Saturday, to become the 2026 WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Grand Champion.
Pennsylvania, along with New Jersey and Delaware, are suing the Trump Administration over a major environmental rollback.
Governor Josh Shapiro recently called for stronger safeguards on artificial intelligence in schools.
One man is dead and three others are wounded, following a shooting early Sunday morning in Steelton, Dauphin County.
York County attorney and state House candidate George Margetas is facing charges related to a traffic crash, according to police
Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Department of Labor and Industry is announcing the recovery of nearly $130,000 in unpaid wages for 59 workers at the Dauphin County construction company S&amp;R Enterprises.
And a deep dive: March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games.&nbsp;It also can be a perilous time for people suffering from gambling addiction.

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 | March 24 | A deep dive into March Madness gambling addiction in Pa.

Local governments are seeing more challenges to their decisions not to release public records. And some people are turning to ChatGPT, Claude and other artificial intelligence systems for help in making their case.

As artificial intelligence technology becomes more common, Pennsylvania state lawmakers say safeguards are needed to protect YOUNG tech users. The state Senate approved a bill this week to regulate A-I chatbots, especially when minors are using the technology.

We have crossed over from winter into spring. No matter what the weather forecast holds the next several weeks, anglers and boaters are reminded of the need to wear life jackets while out on the water.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman crossed party lines to vote with Republicans late last week.

State regulators are ordering York County's J&K Salvage to close - and they're seeking possible jail time against owner Joe Darrah.

Local governments are seeing more challenges to their decisions not to release public records.&nbsp;And some people are turning to ChatGPT, Claude and other artificial intelligence systems for help in making their case.
As artificial intelligence technology becomes more common, Pennsylvania state lawmakers say safeguards are needed to protect YOUNG tech users.&nbsp;The state Senate approved a bill this week to regulate A-I chatbots, especially when minors are using the technology.
We have crossed over from winter into spring.&nbsp;No matter what the weather forecast holds the next several weeks, anglers and boaters are reminded of the need to wear life jackets while out on the water.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman crossed party lines to vote with Republicans late last week.
State regulators are ordering York County's J&amp;K Salvage to close - and they're seeking possible jail time against owner Joe Darrah.

PA Headlines | March 23 | Fighting for public records is becoming more common in Pa.

Early research shows that artificial intelligence could be used to improve learning, creativity and social interaction among kids and teens. But the technology could still be harmful to childhood development – that’s according to a new review study by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

And we take a deep dive into the Central PA Spelling Bee, being held this Saturday, March 21. Joining WITF’s Karen Hendricks in conversation is Jen Eley with WITF’s Pennon Education which organizes the spelling bee. We learn more about the competition, what’s at stake, and the value of spelling in our society today.

A town hall is being held this weekend by a group opposed to the Trump administration's plan to convert a Berks County warehouse into an immigration detention center. The group ICE Out Upper Bern is holding the event at the Shartlesville Fire Company, Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3.

A Lancaster County woman is accused of stealing more than $700,000 from her employer - Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course - located in Dauphin County.

Penn State is out to claim an elusive fifth straight NCAA Division I men’s wrestling title this weekend.

And now it’s time for a new 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: There's a new professional baseball league for women — more than seven decades after women had a league of their own. Spring training for the WPBL began this week.

And you can listen to the full 4-minute story from NPR as heard on WITF’s Morning Edition earlier this week – 

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5746038/new-professional-baseball-league-for-women-debuts-this-week

Early research shows that artificial intelligence could be used to improve learning, creativity and social interaction among kids and teens.&nbsp;But the technology could still be harmful to childhood development &ndash; that&rsquo;s according to a new review study by experts at Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Philadelphia.
And we take a deep dive into the Central PA Spelling Bee, being held this Saturday, March 21. Joining WITF&rsquo;s Karen Hendricks in conversation is Jen Eley with WITF&rsquo;s Pennon Education which organizes the spelling bee. We learn more about the competition, what&rsquo;s at stake, and the value of spelling in our society today.
A town hall is being held this weekend by a group opposed to the Trump administration's plan to convert a Berks County warehouse into an immigration detention center.&nbsp;The group ICE Out Upper Bern is holding the event at the Shartlesville Fire Company, Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3.
A Lancaster County woman is accused of stealing more than $700,000 from her employer - Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course - located in Dauphin County.
Penn State is out to claim an elusive fifth straight NCAA Division I men&rsquo;s wrestling title this weekend.
And now it&rsquo;s time for a new 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: There's a new professional baseball league for women &mdash; more than seven decades after women had a league of their own. Spring training for the WPBL began this week.
And you can listen to the full 4-minute story from NPR as heard on WITF&rsquo;s Morning Edition earlier this week &ndash;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5746038/new-professional-baseball-league-for-women-debuts-this-week">https://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5746038/new-professional-baseball-league-for-women-debuts-this-week</a>

PA Headlines | March 20 | A deep dive into the Central PA Spelling Bee.

Better access to mental health care for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and state police officers was provided by state law last year. Now the current budget proposal seeks to expand workers compensation and death coverage to first responders called to duty during state disaster emergencies. 

Dauphin County State Representative Justin Williams says crisis counseling and mental health treatment is essential for emergency personnel. 

Pennsylvania's Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is celebrating its 40th anniversary. 

Pope Leo the Fourteenth will accept Philadelphia's National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this summer. 

Two special elections were held in Pennsylvania Tuesday. In State House District 193, Republican Catherine Wallen was elected the new state Representative for parts of Adams and Cumberland counties. In the other special election, in state House District 79, Republican Andrea Verobish was elected the new state representative for Altoona and its suburbs. 

Ethics experts are raising concerns after state Treasurer Stacy Garrity campaigned at a gala hosted by a firm from which she purchased millions in bonds in her official state role. 

Better access to mental health care for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and state police officers was provided by state law last year. Now&nbsp;the current budget proposal seeks to expand workers compensation and death coverage to first responders called to duty during state disaster emergencies.&nbsp;
Dauphin County State Representative Justin Williams says crisis counseling and mental health treatment is essential for emergency personnel.&nbsp;
Pennsylvania's Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is celebrating its 40th anniversary.&nbsp;
Pope Leo the Fourteenth will accept Philadelphia's National Constitution Center&rsquo;s Liberty Medal this summer.&nbsp;
Two special elections were held in Pennsylvania Tuesday.&nbsp;In State House District 193, Republican Catherine Wallen was elected the new state Representative for parts of Adams and Cumberland counties. In the other special election, in state House District 79, Republican Andrea Verobish was elected the new state representative for Altoona and its suburbs.&nbsp;
Ethics experts are raising concerns after state Treasurer Stacy Garrity campaigned at a gala hosted by a firm from which she&nbsp;purchased&nbsp;millions in bonds in her official state role.&nbsp;

PA Headlines | March 24 | A deep dive into March Madness gambling addiction in Pa.

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