In Harrisburg, Democratic state lawmakers held a ceremony this week, marking the five year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing new legislation aimed at shoring up local journalism as news deserts expand across the state.

Studies estimate that up to 90% of children in foster care have experienced trauma, and up to 80% deal with significant mental health issues.

Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has set a new campaign finance record in the state with $30 million on hand.

High-stake elections in 2026 will determine control of the Pennsylvania legislature. And if historic trends hold, this year's elections would favor Democrats.

Filings in at least 13 Pennsylvania cases contained confirmed or implied use of artificial intelligence. Some of those cases were brought by pro se litigants - or people acting as their own attorneys. The use of A-I is raising questions from judges and legal scholars.

Looking back at 2025, it was a big year for farmland preservation in Pennsylvania. The state Agriculture Department reports another 167 farms totaling more than 14,000 acres were designated for agricultural use only – just before the end of the year.

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In Harrisburg, Democratic state lawmakers held a ceremony this week, marking the five year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing new legislation aimed at shoring up local journalism as news deserts expand across the state.
Studies estimate that up to 90% of children in foster care have experienced trauma, and up to 80% deal with significant mental health issues.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has set a new campaign finance record in the state with $30 million on hand.
High-stake elections in 2026 will determine control of the Pennsylvania legislature. And if historic trends hold, this year's elections would favor Democrats.
Filings in at least 13 Pennsylvania cases contained confirmed or implied use of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Some of those cases were brought by pro se litigants - or people acting as their own attorneys.&nbsp;The use of A-I is raising questions from judges and legal scholars.
Looking back at 2025, it was a big year for farmland preservation in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;The state Agriculture Department reports another 167 farms totaling more than 14,000 acres were designated for agricultural use only &ndash; just before the end of the year.
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs and podcasts like the Morning Agenda. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at&nbsp;<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. lawmakers observe and denounce Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, at 5-year mark. And addressing trauma in foster children.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for a second term. Shapiro made the official announcement Thursday at events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Meantime, Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano has announced that he is not running for his party's nomination for governor this year.

Pittsburgh is losing its biggest and oldest daily newspaper. The owner of the Post-Gazette announced it will shut down in May.

The Public Utility Commission has scheduled a series of hearings in mid-January to gather public input on proposed rate increases by the Pennsylvania American Water Company for both its water and wastewater service.

Cases of influenza are on the rise - regionally and nationally. Lancaster County has the fifth-highest rate of influenza cases in Pennsylvania, according to state health department data.

Four special elections will be held across Pennsylvania to fill four vacated state lawmaker seats - including one in south central Pa.

The food court at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show opens today (Friday) with free parking and hours from 12 noon through 9 p-m. A full slate of events kicks off Saturday at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

And a deeper dive:

When you think of whiskey, places like Scotland, Ireland or even Tennessee or Kentucky may come to mind. But Pennsylvania has a rich whiskey tradition … particularly for rye whiskey. Now, whiskey lovers are trying to put Pennsylvania back on the map.

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 Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for a second term.&nbsp;Shapiro made the official announcement Thursday at events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Meantime, Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano has announced that he is not running for his party's nomination for governor this year.
Pittsburgh is losing its biggest and oldest daily newspaper.&nbsp;The owner of the Post-Gazette announced it will shut down in May.
The Public Utility Commission has scheduled a series of hearings in mid-January to gather public input on proposed rate increases by the Pennsylvania American Water Company for both its water and wastewater service.
Cases of influenza are on the rise - regionally and nationally.&nbsp;Lancaster County has the fifth-highest rate of influenza cases in Pennsylvania, according to state health department data.
Four special elections will be held across Pennsylvania to fill four vacated state lawmaker seats - including one in south central Pa.
The food court at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show opens today (Friday) with free parking and hours from 12 noon through 9 p-m. A full slate of events kicks off Saturday at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
And a deeper dive:
When you think of whiskey, places like Scotland, Ireland or even Tennessee or Kentucky may come to mind. But Pennsylvania has a rich whiskey tradition &hellip; particularly for rye whiskey.&nbsp;Now, whiskey lovers are trying to put Pennsylvania back on the map.
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!

Gov. Shapiro announces reelection; Mastriano bows out. And whiskey makers revive historic whiskey tradition in Pa.

Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Governor Josh Shapiro is joining the criticism.

Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is commending Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

The former president and CEO of the Sheetz convenience store chain has died at the age of 77.

Former Major League outfielder Lenny Dykstra, who played for the Phillies from 1989 to 1996, has been arrested in northeastern PA on drug charges.

Chambersburg Police are charging a Chambersburg Middle School student with attempted homicide and aggravated assault after the student attacked a fellow student with a knife Monday morning.

Cumberland County authorities say an inmate was found dead in her cell at the Cumberland County Prison last Friday.

Meantime, an inmate at the Lancaster County Prison also died Friday, after being taken to the hospital for difficulty breathing.

Four people injured in an explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home two weeks ago are suing the facility and a natural gas utility.

An Adams County fire chief was arrested after police say he defrauded more than $14,000 from two Maryland fire companies.

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 And thank you.

Democrats nationwide are rejecting President Donald Trump&rsquo;s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife.&nbsp;Governor Josh Shapiro is joining the criticism.
Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is commending Donald Trump&rsquo;s capture of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife.
The former president and CEO of the Sheetz convenience store chain has died at the age of 77.
Former Major League outfielder Lenny Dykstra, who played for the Phillies from 1989 to 1996, has been arrested in northeastern PA on drug charges.
Chambersburg Police are charging a Chambersburg Middle School student with attempted homicide and aggravated assault after the student attacked a fellow student with a knife Monday morning.
Cumberland County authorities say an inmate was found dead in her cell at the Cumberland County Prison last Friday.
Meantime, an inmate at the Lancaster County Prison also died Friday, after being taken to the hospital for difficulty breathing.
Four people injured in an explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home two weeks ago are suing the facility and a natural gas utility.
An Adams County fire chief was arrested after police say he defrauded more than $14,000 from two Maryland fire companies.
If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep programming like the Morning Agenda going strong. Increase your monthly gift today at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>
&nbsp;And thank you.

Gov. Shapiro criticizes Trump admin.’s seizure of Venezuelan president. And honoring the legacy of former Sheetz president/CEO.

Jaime Arroyo became the 44th Mayor of Lancaster when he was sworn into office, Monday night. Arroyo, who was Vice President of City Council, won 84 percent of the vote in a 3-way race for mayor last September. During a recent interview on WITF's The Spark, Arroyo talked about the importance of representation as he was set to become the first Hispanic mayor in Lancaster history.

You can hear Arroyo’s full interview at Jaime Arroyo Wins Historic Election as Lancaster’s First Latino Mayor, Shares Vision for the City | The Spark

State lawmakers agree they’ll need to reestablish the twenty-four-hour window for local public agencies to change their meeting agendas – known as the Sunshine Law.

According to at least one analysis, Pennsylvania has among the LEAST effective state legislatures in terms of how many bills it passes.

Vehicle crashes over the holiday season nearly doubled from the previous year, according to Pennsylvania State Police data.

York Fire Chief William Sleeger Jr. is retiring after 33 years of service.

York College of Pennsylvania is offering a new lifelong learning program for older adults.

The Hershey Bears held their 25th annual Giant Teddy Bear Toss, Sunday.  After all the teddy bears were counted, this year's total was 81,796.

Did you know that if every sustaining circle member 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 at www.witf.org/givenow, and thanks!

Jaime Arroyo became the 44th Mayor of Lancaster when he was sworn into office, Monday night.&nbsp;Arroyo, who was Vice President of City Council, won 84 percent of the vote in a 3-way race for mayor last September.&nbsp;During a recent interview on WITF's The Spark, Arroyo talked about the importance of representation as he was set to become the first Hispanic mayor in Lancaster history.
<a href="https://www.witf.org/2025/12/24/jaime-arroyo-wins-historic-election-as-lancasters-first-latino-mayor-shares-vision-for-the-city/">You can hear Arroyo&rsquo;s full interview at Jaime Arroyo Wins Historic Election as Lancaster&rsquo;s First Latino Mayor, Shares Vision for the City | The Spark</a>
State lawmakers agree they&rsquo;ll need to reestablish the twenty-four-hour window for local public agencies to change their meeting agendas &ndash; known as the Sunshine Law.
According to at least one analysis, Pennsylvania has among the LEAST effective state legislatures in terms of how many bills it passes.
Vehicle crashes over the holiday season nearly doubled from the previous year, according to Pennsylvania State Police data.
York Fire Chief William Sleeger Jr. is retiring after 33 years of service.
York College of Pennsylvania is offering a new lifelong learning program for older adults.
The Hershey Bears held their 25th annual Giant Teddy Bear Toss, Sunday.&nbsp; After all the teddy bears were counted, this year's total was 81,796.
Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at&nbsp;<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. lawmakers observe and denounce Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, at 5-year mark. And addressing trauma in foster children.

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