New Law Proposed After Drunk School Bus Driver Incident In Montco: Authorities
March 13, 2026

New Law Proposed After Drunk School Bus Driver Incident In Montco: Authorities

New legislation will soon be introduced in Pennsylvania after police said a woman recklessly drove a school bus full of children while severely intoxicated in Montgomery County.  [Read More]

State funding to help address flooding problems on Pike Township road
March 12, 2026

State funding to help address flooding problems on Pike Township road

More than $140,000 in funding aims to make a road safer in eastern Berks County.  [Read More]

Proposed bill calls for tougher penalties for intoxicated school bus drivers
March 11, 2026

Proposed bill calls for tougher penalties for intoxicated school bus drivers

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A state lawmaker is taking action after a school bus driver was arrested while driving her route and charged with DUI.  [Read More]

Free Event to Help Residents Spot and Avoid Financial Scams
March 5, 2026

Free Event to Help Residents Spot and Avoid Financial Scams

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, invites residents to attend a Scam Jam, a free educational program designed to help individuals recognize and prevent financial fraud and scams.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Proposal Aims at AI, Public Access
February 26, 2026

Harrisburg Proposal Aims at AI, Public Access

The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence has upended the state’s public access process.  [Read More]

Shapiro, legislature united on regulating AI chatbots for minors in Pennsylvania
February 6, 2026

Shapiro, legislature united on regulating AI chatbots for minors in Pennsylvania

The governor expressed his support for cracking down on chatbots in his budget address.  [Read More]

Pa. Senate passes bill prohibiting student cellphone use during school day
February 4, 2026

Pa. Senate passes bill prohibiting student cellphone use during school day

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation to require public schools across the state to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

‘Outreach Days’ in Boyertown help residents apply for state property tax/rent rebate
January 30, 2026

‘Outreach Days’ in Boyertown help residents apply for state property tax/rent rebate

BOYERTOWN, Pa. – Residents who need help applying for the state property tax/rent rebate program have a resource to guide them through the process.  [Read More]

Pa. lawmakers must strike right balance
January 29, 2026

Pa. lawmakers must strike right balance

January marks the beginning of a new year.  [Read More]

Berks County municipalities receive millions for water, sewer and pedestrian projects
January 23, 2026

Berks County municipalities receive millions for water, sewer and pedestrian projects

State officials announced multiple rounds of grant funding this week that will bring several million dollars in state investment to infrastructure and transportation projects across Berks County, supporting upgrades to water, sewer, stormwater and pedestrian facilities.  [Read More]

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