April 22, 2026
Bill to increase DUI penalties for school bus drivers clears key Senate committee
A bill that would increase penalties for school bus drivers caught driving under the influence passed a key hurdle. [Read More]
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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]
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]
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A credit union member said she needed to withdraw $37,000 in cash to buy a BMW and it wasn't until later - after the withdrawn cash had been inserted into a virtual currency kiosk - that the member acknowledged she had been swindled by a crypto-savvy scammer.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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]