18+ hour, 3+ min ago   (344+ words) As rapid data center development adds significant new demand to the regional electric grid, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission took steps to examine Pennsylvania’s emergency load control procedures and the allocation of costs associated with large computational loads. By a…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (145+ words) The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (344+ words) PennDOT's ‘Innovations Challenge’ Asks Pennsylvania High School Students to Develop Solution to Address Bridge Strikes pennwatch.org The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that high school students from around the state are invited to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (326+ words) The Pennsylvania Lottery presented 65-year-old Tony Corso of Fayette County with a commemorative check for $1 million after he won playing Powerball for the Saturday, July 25 drawing. The Powerball® jackpot stood at $600 million when Corso decided to buy a ticket after…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (265+ words) All Pennsylvania K-5 students must receive at least 30 minutes of recess each full school day beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The Governor ceremonially signed HB 1505 to mark the achievement. “Quality education is about more than dollars and cents — it’s also about…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (431+ words) Sometimes it pays off to change things up. For Dave Sabol Jr., choosing a different Lottery machine than his usual favorite led to a $3 million prize! The 57-year-old Erie County man was presented today with a commemorative check from the…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (201+ words) The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that 624 measles cases have been confirmed across 37 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. While daily numbers fluctuate, tracking these trends provides Pennsylvanians and health care providers with visibility into community transmission across the Commonwealth…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (132+ words) Virtual Learn at Lunchtime: Archaeology is presented by the PA State Historic Preservation Office. These Archaeology Month sessions are a way to learn about current preservation efforts and the field of archaeology. Registration is required to attend each free virtual…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (295+ words) A staple Central Pennsylvania holiday tradition is coming to an end. Hersheypark announced it will permanently retire Hershey Sweet Lights, its popular drive-through holiday light attraction, concluding a 20-season run. The two-mile drive-through trail—located just off Sandbeach Road—featured…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (274+ words) Registration is now open for six Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) “Be Utility Wise” (BUW) and “Be Wise” conferences being held across the Commonwealth this fall, offering human-service professionals and consumer advocates practical tools, resources and connections to help households…...