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CARNEGIE, PA — Pennsylvanians will see new safeguards aimed at preventing artificial intelligence programs from impersonating licensed professionals and misleading vulnerable users under actions announced Friday by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Shapiro Targets AI Bots in New Safety Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., this week joined bipartisan groups of lawmakers to reintroduce two bills aimed at tightening rail safety standards and strengthening cybersecurity protections for …
Senate Revives Rail and SNAP Safety Bills Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — History bends and lightning crackles as a familiar Founding Father takes center stage in a sci-fi spectacle made for Philadelphia. This summer, Pig Iron Theatre Company brings …
Franklin’s Key Returns to Philadelphia With Magic, Mayhem, and Revolutionary Adventure Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations following inspections conducted Friday at a Parkesburg restaurant and a Berwyn establishment preparing to open.
Health Inspectors Cite Violations at 2 Food Sites Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia has named Sarah McInnes, P.E., senior assistant construction engineer for District 6 at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, as the 2026 Delaware …
Engineers’ Club Names PennDOT Official Engineer of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians can expect continued enforcement against artificial intelligence-related crimes and closer coordination among state agencies following a renewed commitment Friday from Attorney General Dave Sunday and Gov. …
Shapiro, Sunday Unite on AI Crackdown Efforts Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 21-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty Friday to carjacking and a related firearms charge stemming from the armed theft of a vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia that ended …
Masked Carjacking Ends in Guilty Plea Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Two young men have been charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery tied to a social media watch sale in the Woodland Park community, according to …
Masked Gunmen Accused in Social Media Watch Robbery Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Robin Senss, Chief Operating Officer of Friends Association, has been named a 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstar by VISTA Today, recognizing outstanding young professionals who are shaping …
Friends Association Chief Operating Officer Robin Senss Named 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstar Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine raised funds in February through two resident-led initiatives to support employees and local nonprofit organizations, community officials said.
Freedom Village Residents Raise Funds for Staff and Local Groups Read More