Pennsylvania
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Social Security staff cuts could affect one in five Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvanians over age 50 are voicing concerns about the Department of Government Efficiency plans to cut 7,000 jobs from the U.S. Social Security …
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
'Pick Up PA' drives statewide community cleanup efforts for Earth Day, beyond
Across the state, more than 300 Pick Up Pennsylvania environmental events are planned for this Earth Week. Last year, more than 77,000 volunteers …
Monday, April 21, 2025
As Trump backs PA coal revival, critics say it's unlikely
The decades-long decline of Pennsylvania's coal industry could shift in another direction after a series of executive orders by President Donald Trump…
Pennsylvania egg brand agrees to drop ‘free-roaming’ label
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public Ne…
NIOSH job cuts threaten PA black lung research, safety labs
A union representing Pittsburgh-based workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is fighting job cuts proposed by the Trump …
Sniffles, sneezes: Navigating allergy season in Pennsylvania
The spring blooms may be pretty, but they are not always a welcome sight for Pennsylvanians who suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies …
IRS Direct File saves PA tax filers time and money
Pennsylvania is among a growing number of states offering residents access to the Internal Revenue Service's free tax filing system, Direct File…
Federal clean energy funds double climate investments in PA
A surge in federal funding has fueled a clean-energy boom in Pennsylvania and across Appalachia, according to a new report. Investments doubled in …
Groups oppose Medicaid cuts threatening coverage for 3 million PA residents
In Pennsylvania and nationwide, federal safety net programs may face major cutbacks as President Donald Trump's administration pushes for budget …
PA retirees fear Social Security cuts under President Trump
By Anna Gustafson for the Pennsylvania Independent.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvan…
PA sees need for pain management specialists
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is the body's way of processing work, personal and family pressures, or other triggers. A new study …
Unaccompanied immigrant kids in PA lose legal representation
Almost 600 children in Pennsylvania, many fleeing abuse or persecution, are being forced to navigate the immigration court system without legal …