Harrisburg

Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Aging, who previously directed Lackawanna County's Area Agency on Aging, was named to the advisory boards of two national organizations focused on meeting the needs of older Americans and protecting them from harm.

Cody Balmer, 38, of Penbrook, "admitted to harboring hatred toward Governor Shapiro" and planned to beat the governor with a small sledgehammer, according to an arrest affidavit.

Authorities said the suspect hopped over a fence surrounding the property and forcibly entered the residence before setting it on fire.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced significant boosts to agriculture spending in his 2025/26 budget. Farmers will reap the benefits of that boost.

At the Pennsylvania Farm Show dairy cows as big as trucks are guided through crowds for baths amongst a chorus of moos. Children fish for baby trout. And attendees slurp down the show’s iconic milkshakes.

Advocates and state legislators celebrated National Midwifery Week by pushing for increased access to midwives and destigmatizing the work midwives do.

Inductees will be honored at Harrisburg luncheon hosted by Gov. Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro

A legislator from Pike and Monroe counties wants to help those with teaching degrees return to the classroom.