In Western Pennsylvania, the Allegheny County board of health is looking at how it can reduce the impacts of fracking. It formed a subcommittee on fracking last year, and the committee presented their plans to the full board of health earlier this month.

State environmental regulators recently held a hearing for an air permit for Shell’s plant in Beaver County.

The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced they'll cover the costs for Pennsylvanians to remove invasive trees and shrubs and replace them with native species for the second year in a row.

And a deep dive:

A silent fly arrived on our shores about 250 years ago, around the same time Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. How one of the country’s first invasive species spurred suspicions of biological warfare, threatened the new nation’s economy, and inspired citizen science.

And continuing our weekly feature “The Bright Spot,” we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. This week’s Bright Spot is both artistic and altruistic.

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In Western Pennsylvania, the Allegheny County board of health is looking at how it can reduce the impacts of fracking. It&nbsp;formed a subcommittee on fracking last year, and the&nbsp;committee presented their plans to the full board of health earlier this month.
State environmental regulators recently held a hearing for an air permit for Shell&rsquo;s plant in Beaver County.
The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced they'll cover the costs for Pennsylvanians to remove invasive trees and shrubs and replace them with native species for the second year in a row.
And a deep dive:
A silent fly arrived on our shores about 250 years ago, around the same time Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.&nbsp;How one of the country&rsquo;s first invasive species spurred suspicions of biological warfare, threatened the new nation&rsquo;s economy, and inspired citizen science.
And continuing our weekly feature &ldquo;The Bright Spot,&rdquo; we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. This week&rsquo;s Bright Spot is both artistic and altruistic.
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5742397/pablo-picasso-painting-to-be-raffled-off-to-benefit-alzheimers-research">https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5742397/pablo-picasso-painting-to-be-raffled-off-to-benefit-alzheimers-research</a>
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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 27 | From fracking to invasive species: environmental news across Pa.

Researchers have been polling Pennsylvanians for 14 years on their feelings about public health issues facing the commonwealth. This year’s survey from Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion and the Muhlenberg College Public Health program documented a record number of respondents dissatisfied with the overall quality of healthcare in the state.

In just a few weeks, Philadelphia will host World Cup soccer games and soon after, the city is throwing a big celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The National Liberty Museum, in Philadelphia, now has an exhibit that shows how sports and democracy go hand in hand.

A 14-year-old youth faces arson charges following a rowhome fire in Hanover earlier this week.

A rainbow-striped pride flag flying at the Lancaster city rowhome was set on fire Tuesday night and partially burned.

Adams County-based Knouse Foods announces it is shutting down its Chambersburg, Franklin County plant by the end of the year.

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

Today’s bright spot is for all the train lovers and history buffs:

The world's largest operating steam locomotive will be making several stops in Pennsylvania as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration. One of those stops is considered a shrine of U-S railroad history, right here in Pennsylvania.

Researchers have been polling Pennsylvanians for 14 years on their feelings about public health issues facing the commonwealth.&nbsp;This year&rsquo;s survey from Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion and the Muhlenberg College Public Health program documented a record number of respondents dissatisfied with the overall quality of healthcare in the state.
In just a few weeks, Philadelphia will host World Cup soccer games and soon after, the city is throwing a big celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The&nbsp;National Liberty Museum, in Philadelphia, now has an exhibit that shows how sports and democracy go hand in hand.
A 14-year-old youth faces arson charges following a rowhome fire in Hanover earlier this week.
A rainbow-striped pride flag flying at the Lancaster city rowhome was set on fire Tuesday night and partially burned.
Adams County-based Knouse Foods announces it is shutting down its Chambersburg, Franklin County plant by the end of the year.
And now it&rsquo;s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.&nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s bright spot is for all the train lovers and history buffs:
The world's largest operating steam locomotive will be making several stops in Pennsylvania as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration. One of those stops is considered a shrine of U-S railroad history, right here in Pennsylvania.

PA Headlines | May 1 | Survey results: What Pennsylvanians say is the greatest threat to public health.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation to end the death penalty. Advocates say the movement comes as public support for the death penalty has declined, with one poll showing it’s dropped from 42 percent to 29 percent during the past decade. The two bills’ prime sponsors offer different rationales for opposing capital punishment.

A federal judge is siding with Pennsylvania over an out-of-state advocacy group in a lawsuit about voter data.

Pennsylvania's high court ruled Tuesday that spreadsheets of raw data from ballots are public records.

A man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts.

The Harrisburg School Board has approved several contracts for the demolition of the former William Penn High School. 

And a once-familiar sight in the Susquehanna River during the summer season is set to make a return. The red and white striped, paddle-wheeled riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna is preparing to launch after a 2-year hiatus.

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.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation to end the death penalty. Advocates say the movement comes as public support for the death penalty has declined, with one poll showing it&rsquo;s dropped from 42 percent to 29 percent during the past decade. The two bills&rsquo; prime sponsors offer different rationales for opposing capital punishment.
A federal judge is siding with Pennsylvania over an out-of-state advocacy group in a lawsuit about voter data.
Pennsylvania's high court ruled Tuesday that spreadsheets of raw data from ballots are public records.
A man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts.
The Harrisburg School Board has approved several contracts for the demolition of the former William Penn High School.&nbsp;
And a once-familiar sight in the Susquehanna River during the summer season is set to make a return. The red and white striped, paddle-wheeled riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna is preparing to launch after a 2-year hiatus.
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 30 | Two bills, two rationales behind a possible end to the death penalty.

Democrats are trying to find a candidate who can beat incumbent Republican Scott Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional race The primary race is between centrist Janelle Stelson and progressive Justin Douglas.

Some Pennsylvania lawmakers say, as immigrant students’ rights have come under attack, they want to take steps to ensure public schools remain safe and welcoming. New state legislation would require schools to adopt policies that protect students’ privacy and limit ICE enforcement on school grounds.

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians rely on direct care workers to get a little assistance at home. Most work for agencies, but 6% are employed directly by a Medicaid enrollee. That category of caretaker now qualifies for a raise after lawmakers added $21 million to the current state budget to fund the increase in pay.

Delaware County is eyeing a regional youth detention center five years after abuse allegations shuttered a facility in the county. Berks and Dauphin counties are in those partnership talks.

Future security-related upgrades to address emergencies at the state-owned governor's mansion, as well as at private property owned by Pennsylvania's sitting governor, would be subject to new oversight and public accountability, under a measure being pushed in the legislature.

After nearly 100 animals were rescued from a Lancaster County home last week, some of the puppies are now being adopted.

The Hershey Bears head into the Atlantic Division Semifinals Thursday night facing a Pennsylvania rival, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

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.

Democrats are trying to find a candidate who can beat incumbent Republican Scott Perry in Pennsylvania&rsquo;s 10th Congressional race The primary race is between centrist Janelle Stelson and progressive Justin Douglas.
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers say, as immigrant students&rsquo; rights have come under attack, they want to take steps to ensure public schools remain safe and welcoming.&nbsp;New state legislation would require schools to adopt policies that protect students&rsquo; privacy and limit ICE enforcement on school grounds.
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians rely on direct care workers to get a little assistance at home.&nbsp;Most work for agencies, but 6% are employed directly by a Medicaid enrollee.&nbsp;That category of caretaker now qualifies for a raise after lawmakers added $21 million to the current state budget to fund the increase in pay.
Delaware County is eyeing a regional youth detention center five years after abuse allegations shuttered a facility in the county. Berks and Dauphin counties are in those partnership talks.
Future security-related upgrades to address emergencies at the state-owned governor's mansion, as well as at private property owned by Pennsylvania's sitting governor, would be subject to new oversight and public accountability, under a measure being pushed in the legislature.
After nearly 100 animals were rescued from a Lancaster County home last week, some of the puppies are now being adopted.
The Hershey Bears head into the Atlantic Division Semifinals Thursday night facing a Pennsylvania rival, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
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 | March 27 | From fracking to invasive species: environmental news across Pa.

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