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cnbc.comfinance2 hrs ago
Pennsylvania sets new data center standards while cutting permit times
State officials introduced rules requiring data center developers to cover energy costs and meet transparency standards. Permit processing times fell 72 percent over the past year after a review of 2,400 licenses.
Newsweektechnology1 day ago
67 Data Centers Under Construction in U.S., Concentrated in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting counted 67 major facilities under construction, 33 operational sites and 39 proposed projects as of June 2026. Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio account for the largest share of activity.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Supreme Court Weighs Appeals on State Voting Laws in Four States
The Supreme Court is reviewing whether to accept cases from Arkansas, Texas, Arizona and Pennsylvania that involve voter assistance rules, registration requirements and mailed ballot procedures. Decisions on the appeals could come as early as June 22.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Pennsylvania Republican voted four times to continue Iran war
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie criticized his 2024 primary opponent for supporting regime change and bombing Iran. He has since voted four times to uphold the war and raised concerns about its length and cost.
Washington Examinerpolitics3 days ago
President Trump to Visit Mack Truck Facility in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
The trip marks his first domestic stop since the G7 summit. A White House official confirmed the Macungie visit to the Washington Examiner.
larrybrownsports.comsports5 days ago
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has left hand surgery
Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez underwent surgery Tuesday to remove the hook of a broken hamate bone in his left hand. The procedure took place in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Commerce Secretary Visits U.S. Steel Plant One Year After Nippon Acquisition
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick toured the Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 2026. The visit marked the first anniversary of the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel, which included commitments for capital investment and employment levels.
newser.compolitics10 days ago
Pennsylvania Democrat Criticizes Overtime Tax Break Despite Union Support
A Democratic candidate running for a Pennsylvania House seat criticized the overtime tax deduction in a May podcast appearance. His national union has endorsed the policy. The candidate's campaign says he supports the deduction but wants adjustments for workers who do not qualify…
foxnews.compolitics11 days ago
Pennsylvania Bill Would Restrict Data-Center Lawsuits Against Towns and Require Community Benefit Agreements
Rep. Rob Bresnahan introduced the Local Control Protection Act to restrict companies from suing municipalities that reject data center projects and to tie federal tax incentives to community benefit agreements.
en.antaranews.combusiness12 days ago
U.S. Firm Moves to Secure Appalachian Rare Earths Ahead of Pentagon Ban on Chinese Supply
REalloys gains priority access to up to 30 percent of output from a 2-billion-ton resource network across more than 150 sites from Alabama to Pennsylvania. The deal adds domestic supply ahead of the Pentagon's 2027 ban on Chinese-origin rare earths.
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Fox Newspolitics12 days ago
Pennsylvania senator declines to defend Maine Senate candidate
A Pennsylvania senator said Tuesday he would not defend a Maine Senate candidate facing scrutiny over past online messages and photos. The candidate, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has received support from other Democratic senators.
thesouthafrican.compolitics13 days ago
Parties pursue primary interventions and independent candidates ahead of 2026 elections
Both parties are using primary spending and independent candidacies to shape 2026 contests after redistricting reduced the number of competitive districts. Republicans have backed weaker Democratic primary candidates in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Democrats have aligned wi…
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Pennsylvania Attorney General reports state led U.S. in Medicaid fraud convictions for 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said the state recorded the most Medicaid fraud convictions nationwide last year. He credited aggressive investigation, cross-office collaboration, and recovery of $4.64 for every dollar spent.
nbcnews.compolitics15 days ago
Pennsylvania senator offers suit wager over Maine candidate messages
A Pennsylvania senator said he would wear a suit every day in the Senate if a Maine Senate candidate can prove he did not send explicit images to minors. The statement was made during a television interview.
New York Postpolitics16 days ago
Marine Veteran Graham Platner Bartended at Capitol Hill Dive Bar Tune Inn While Battling PTSD, 2011–2016
The 41-year-old Maine Senate candidate worked at the Pennsylvania Avenue bar after returning from Afghanistan. Former patrons described his demeanor and service style during those years.
WrestlingInc.compolitics16 days ago
Two Spectators Injured in Trump Assassination Attempt Sue U.S. Government, Allege Secret Service Security Failures
James Copenhaver and David Dutch filed separate lawsuits Monday in the Western District of Pennsylvania alleging gross negligence by the Secret Service and DHS at the July 13, 2024, Butler rally.
thehindu.comtechnology16 days ago
WellSpan Health Forms Seven-Year Partnership With Philips
WellSpan Health announced a seven-year technology partnership with Philips. The agreement positions the Pennsylvania health system as a co-developer of medical devices and software.
Usa Todaypolitics17 days ago
Pennsylvania Senator Criticizes Maine Senate Candidate Over Texts and Tattoo
A Pennsylvania senator publicly criticized the leading Democratic candidate for Maine's Senate seat over reports of explicit messages and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. Other Senate Democrats have not issued similar statements.
New York Postpolitics17 days ago
Pennsylvania Senator Challenges Maine Senate Candidate to Release Kik Messages
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to release messages from a Kik account created in 2016. Fetterman also questioned age verification on the platform and referenced Platner's past comments.
finance.yahoo.comfinance18 days ago
FERC Grants Constellation Energy Waiver to Shift 760 MW Capacity Rights from Eddystone to Crane Nuclear Plant
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted Constellation Energy a waiver from PJM Interconnection rules on June 1, 2026, allowing transfer of 760 MW of Capacity Interconnection Rights from the Eddystone plant to the Crane nuclear unit near Middletown, Pennsylvania.
ABC Newsworld18 days ago
Observational Study Links GLP-1 Use to 30% Lower Breast Cancer Rate, but Researchers Caution Findings Are Not Definitive
A University of Pennsylvania analysis of health records found women taking GLP-1 medications had about 30 percent lower incidence of breast cancer. The observational study adds to research on weight-loss drugs and cancer prevention.
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
White House to Add Permanent Ballroom for Security
A Pennsylvania senator endorsed construction of a hardened ballroom at the White House, citing security risks after an April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Officials described the structure as extending six stories underground with steel and th…
New York Postscience20 days ago
Observational Study of 110,000 Women Finds Association Between GLP-1 Drug Use and 30% Lower Breast Cancer Risk
University of Pennsylvania researchers found women aged 45-80 taking GLP-1 medications had a 30% lower likelihood of developing breast cancer. The analysis examined records from more than 110,000 participants in the typical age range for diagnosis.
Abc Newssports20 days ago
Six States Temporarily Extend Bar Hours for World Cup Matches
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington approved extended alcohol sales hours during the World Cup. Similar measures are under review in New York and Massachusetts.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Discusses Israel Policy and 2028 Speculation
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he will address questions about his views on Israel rather than avoid them. He stated his current focus remains on his reelection campaign and state legislative races.
bbc.co.ukworld22 days ago
FBI Continues Search for Pennsylvania Woman Indicted in 2018 Wire Fraud Case
Vanessa O’Rourke, now 37, remains at large after a federal grand jury indicted her on May 3, 2018. Authorities allege she used false claims of terminal brain cancer to raise funds for trips to Australia.
popularmechanics.comscience22 days ago
Study Finds Millions of Bacteria Live Inside Pennsylvania Fog Droplets
Researchers sampled radiation fog from 32 events over two years and found bacteria actively consuming pollutants. The concentration of bacteria in fog matches levels found in the ocean.
foxnews.compolitics22 days ago
Pennsylvania Primary Results Show Divergent Party Directions
Down-ballot primary results in Pennsylvania legislative and congressional races produced different outcomes for each major party. Democratic nominees advanced in several contests with support from left-leaning groups, while Republican incumbents defeated challengers from the righ…
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The Independentworld23 days ago
12-Year-Old Sag Harbor Student Dies in Rafting Accident on Lehigh River
A sixth grader from Pierson Middle School drowned after an inflatable raft overturned during a school field trip in Pennsylvania. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office ruled the death accidental drowning.
cryptoslate.comtechnology24 days ago
Digital Natives Collect Paper Postcards and Comics at Pennsylvania Show
Young collectors who grew up with digital media are buying vintage postcards and comic books at a paper ephemera show in Pennsylvania. The event highlights continued demand for physical paper items despite reduced everyday use of paper.
winespectator.comworld24 days ago
12-Year-Old Sag Harbor Boy Dies in Pennsylvania Rafting Accident
A sixth grader from Pierson Middle School drowned Wednesday during an annual class rafting trip on the Lehigh River. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as drowning after the raft capsized.
pbs.orgscience25 days ago
Pennsylvania Governor Releases Plan Requiring Data Centers to Supply Their Own Power
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has issued formal details on a policy that would require new data centers to generate or procure their own electricity. The measure aims to limit the impact of rising power demand on existing ratepayers.
artnews.compolitics4 days ago
DOJ Filing Links Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting to White House Ballroom Lawsuit
A Department of Justice filing described Saturday's shooting near the White House as an attempted assassination of President Trump. The submission asked a federal judge to lift an injunction blocking above-ground construction of a new ballroom.
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Nbc Newsworld28 days ago
Teachers assist students with prom preparations at Pennsylvania school
Special education staff at a Pennsylvania junior senior high school helped students prepare for prom. The assistance included support with attire and appearance for the event.
rediff.compolitics27 days ago
White House Checkpoint Shooting Leaves Bystander Stable
A 21-year-old gunman was fatally shot by Secret Service agents at a Pennsylvania Avenue checkpoint. An unidentified bystander was wounded and is in serious but stable condition after surgery.
nypost.comworld30 days ago
Pennsylvania Couple Charged With Supplying Alcohol to Minors at Halloween Party
Michael and Rachel Moore of Bucks County face two misdemeanor counts for hosting an October 31 gathering attended by about 150 underage guests. Police reported finding a full bar and intoxicated teens when they arrived at 9 p.m.
nypost.comworld30 days ago
Pennsylvania School District Keeps Mandatory Tablet and Chromebook Use
Lower Merion School District will continue requiring students to use tablets starting in kindergarten and Chromebooks from second grade. Parents have petitioned for an opt-out option ahead of a June school board meeting.
world32 days ago
AIPAC Funds PACs in Illinois and Pennsylvania Primaries
Public records show AIPAC-linked PACs spent millions in recent U.S. House primaries. The spending occurred through multiple intermediary groups whose donors were disclosed after the elections.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Pennsylvania Primaries Test Four Republican House Seats in 2026 Midterms
Primaries on Tuesday selected Democratic challengers for four Republican-held U.S. House districts in Pennsylvania. The contests center on affordability and economic concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
nypost.comworld32 days ago
Pennsylvania Couple Charged With Murder of Newborn Son
A 28-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were arrested after their newborn son died at Tower Health Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the couple abused the infant in a private recovery room shortly after birth.
RealClearPoliticspolitics32 days ago
Kentucky Primary Results Draw Attention Among Tuesday Elections
Kentucky held primaries on Tuesday alongside contests in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Observers focused on the Kentucky races as the most closely watched.
thehindu.compolitics33 days ago
Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Kentucky House Primary
A candidate supported by President Trump won a Republican primary in Kentucky by defeating an incumbent representative. In Pennsylvania, a Democratic primary resulted in a victory for a candidate aligned with democratic socialists.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Raffensperger Falls Short in Georgia GOP Governor Primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received 14 percent of the vote in the Republican primary for governor and did not advance to the runoff. Primaries also took place Tuesday in Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti to Face Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania 8th District Race
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will face freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan in the November general election for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. Both candidates advanced without opposition in their respective primaries on Tuesday.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity to Face Off in November Election
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity will compete in the November general election for governor of Pennsylvania. Both candidates ran unopposed in their respective primaries on Tuesday.
usmagazine.comworld33 days ago
Voters in Several States Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Residents in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Kentucky voted in primary elections. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate.
The Guardianpolitics33 days ago
Pennsylvania Primary Tests Democratic Party Direction in Competitive District
Voters in Pennsylvania’s seventh congressional district will choose a Democratic nominee on Tuesday in a race that could signal whether the party favors populist or establishment candidates. The contest pits a firefighter and union leader against three candidates with professiona…
Nbc Newspolitics34 days ago
Progressives and Center-Left Candidates Compete in Philadelphia House Primary
A three-way Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District will be decided on Tuesday. The contest pits a state representative backed by progressive groups against two other candidates who have drawn support from party officials and labor organizations.
nbcnews.comworld34 days ago
Pennsylvania Voters Head to Primaries for House and Governor Races
Voters in Pennsylvania will cast ballots on Tuesday in primaries that will determine nominees for governor and several U.S. House seats. The outcomes will influence control of the state and the House in the 2026 midterm elections.
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rnz.co.nzpolitics34 days ago
Voters Head to Polls for Primaries in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama
Primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday in several states, including House races in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Alabama. Races in Georgia and Kentucky have drawn significant outside spending and attention from national figures.
Nbc Newspolitics34 days ago
Primaries in Six States Test Trump Endorsements and Party Direction
Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania decide nominees Tuesday for House, Senate and governor races. Several contests feature candidates backed by President Trump against others who have differed with him on policy.
Fox Newspolitics34 days agoUpdated
Six States Hold Primaries Testing Trump Endorsements in GOP Races
Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania cast ballots Tuesday in primaries for House, Senate, and governor seats. The contests serve as tests of President Trump's influence in Republican nomination fights ahead of the fall midterms.
nypost.comworld34 days ago
Neoclassical Mansion Built in 1921 Listed for $2.15 Million in Pennsylvania
A 22-room Neoclassical mansion in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, built in 1921 for industrialist Howard H. Houston, is on the market for $2.15 million. The property retains original architectural details while incorporating modern updates.
newser.compolitics34 days ago
Judge Allows Gun and Journal in Luigi Mangione Trial but Bars Other Backpack Items
A state judge ruled Monday that a gun and journal found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used as evidence in his September murder trial. Some other items recovered during the initial search at a Pennsylvania McDonald's were excluded.
eonline.comworld34 days ago
New York Court Bars Some Evidence in Luigi Mangione Murder Case
A New York Supreme Court justice ruled Monday that police conducted an unlawful search of Luigi Mangione's backpack. The decision blocks prosecutors from using several items found during the December 2024 encounter at a Pennsylvania McDonald's.
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Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Pennsylvania Family Opposes Data Center Plan on Adjacent Farmland
A multigenerational farm in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, faces a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center on 450 acres next to the property. The family has owned the land for nearly 200 years and objects to rezoning agricultural parcels for industrial use.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Pennsylvania Holds Primary Elections for Congressional and Statewide Races
Pennsylvania voters will select nominees for all 17 U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on May 19. The governor and lieutenant governor are running for reelection.
Fortunefinance36 days ago
Officials in Six States Seek to Block Utility Rate Increases
Officials and lawmakers in Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are challenging proposed electricity rate increases. The moves follow rising bills linked to data center demand and utility profits.
abcnews.go.comworld39 days ago
New Clue Emerges in 1979 Pennsylvania Murder of Janet Walsh
Janet Walsh, 23, was found dead in her Monaca, Pennsylvania, apartment on September 1, 1979, with her hands bound and a bandana tied around her neck. The case remained unsolved for 34 years until a prosecutor and detective reviewed preserved evidence from her purse and pursued ne…
Abc Newstechnology39 days ago
School Districts Resist Parent Efforts to Limit Classroom Technology Use
Parents in multiple states are lobbying schools to reduce screen time and allow opt-outs from device-based learning, citing concerns over distraction, addiction and impacts on focus. At least four states have passed laws limiting screen time while others consider measures. One Pe…