Consumer protections from cryptocurrency scams weighed
April 16, 2026

Consumer protections from cryptocurrency scams weighed

Millions of Americans fell prey to scammers in 2025, losing nearly $21 billion in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence scams. It’s an ever-growing industry that takes advantage of society’s most vulnerable, according to the FBI.  [Read More]

Pa. senators weigh consumer protections from cryptocurrency scams
April 9, 2026

Pa. senators weigh consumer protections from cryptocurrency scams

Lawmakers hope that by regulating ATM-like kiosks, they can protect Pennsylvanians.   [Read More]

Warnings sounded on scams involving virtual currency kiosks
April 9, 2026

Warnings sounded on scams involving virtual currency kiosks

A credit union member said she needed to withdraw $37,000 in cash to buy a BMW and it wasn't until later - after the withdrawn cash had been inserted into a virtual currency kiosk - that the member acknowledged she had been swindled by a crypto-savvy scammer.  [Read More]

Their daughter was bullied by fake nude images at school. They’re warning others.
April 8, 2026

Their daughter was bullied by fake nude images at school. They’re warning others.

She was sitting in the lunchroom when a friend approached her.  [Read More]

Jaisohn Center opens $10M wellness plaza aimed at expanding culturally responsive care
April 2, 2026

Jaisohn Center opens $10M wellness plaza aimed at expanding culturally responsive care

The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation celebrated the grand opening of its new Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza on Saturday, marking a major expansion of health and human services in southeastern Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Roundtable focuses on Pennsylvania’s growing teacher shortage
April 1, 2026

Roundtable focuses on Pennsylvania’s growing teacher shortage

A statewide group called PA Needs Teachers brought together lawmakers, educators, and future teachers for a roundtable discussion at Pottstown High School.  [Read More]

Pottstown forum tackles Pennsylvania teacher shortage
March 30, 2026

Pottstown forum tackles Pennsylvania teacher shortage

With the number of new teachers in the pipeline dwindling at an alarming rate across Pennsylvania, a group of advocates, legislators and educators gathered at Pottstown High School to discuss ways to stem that loss.  [Read More]

Senators introduce legislation to establish task force on child protection in the digital age
March 25, 2026

Senators introduce legislation to establish task force on child protection in the digital age

Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvania’s laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to children.  [Read More]

PA legislators announce more than $1.4 million in grants coming to Berks
March 19, 2026

PA legislators announce more than $1.4 million in grants coming to Berks

State lawmakers have announced that communities across Berks County will receive a total of more than $1.4 million in Local Share Account grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.  [Read More]

Guardrail bill for AI companions advances through Pa. Senate
March 18, 2026

Guardrail bill for AI companions advances through Pa. Senate

A bill proposing boundaries concerning interactions between minors and chatbot companions powered by artificial intelligence easily cleared the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday.  [Read More]

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