Pennsylvania News

Aggregated Pennsylvania News Articles

• AI-Driven school expanding to major US cities despite union pushback
  
  Alpha Schools is expanding its AI-driven model nationwide this fall, but researchers say the approach is untested and Pennsylvania rejected its charter school application.
  Fox News.  Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:06 -0400.
• 'Difference maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.
  ESPN.  Fri, 3 Apr 2026 23:46:46 EST.
• Dem Senator warns of NFL Draft security risks amid Iran war in letter to DHS
  
  Sen. John Fetterman asks DHS to raise the security designation for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
  Fox News.  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:51:40 -0400.
• Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
  
  Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
  CBS News.  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:31:53 -0400.
• Konnor Griffin is headed to the majors! What you need to know about Pirates' 19-year-old
  
  Pittsburgh is calling up MLB's No. 1 overall prospect. Here is what makes the shortstop so special.
  Kiley Mcdaniel.  ESPN.  Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:30:09 EST.
• VIDEO: Barge breaks free, gets stuck over dam in Pennsylvania
  
  After getting loose, the barge went over and got stuck on a sewage treatment plant dam.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:16:00 GMT.
• Babysitter from hell tried to kill mother and her two children, cops say - but now she has been RELEASED
  
  Vira Zabudko, 40, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after attacking Karen Garcia and her two sons, 5 and 11, last Friday inside a Philadelphia apartment.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:39:42 GMT.
• Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro raises record $10 million in 2026
  
  According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
  CBS News.  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:43:41 -0400.
• WATCH: Business owner hit with mystery shipment of 600 French onion dips
  
  ABC News' Danny New reports on the unexpectedly robust shipment of French onion dip that landed on a Philadelphia business owner after asking for a sample.
  ABC News.  Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:30 -0400.
• Phillies Cut Ties With Young Infielder After 2-Year Stint
  
  The Philadelphia Phillies have moved on from a 24-year-old versatile infielder after some struggles at the plate.
  By Peter Chawaga, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:41:19 -0400.
• Pennsylvania Police Charge County Official With 89 Felonies
  
  'Been dealing in drugs for a long period of time'
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:57:42 +0000.
• Secret Service Agent for Jill Biden Accidentally Shoots Himself in Philadelphia
  
  Dr. Biden was not present at the time of the shooting at the airport early Friday, and no other injuries were reported, the agency said.
  Aimee Ortiz.  New York Times.  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:10:54 +0000.
• Fetterman Blasts Dems for Denying TSA Agents Pay Amid Shutdown Tantrum: 'Why Are We Doing This?'
  
  Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania made the rounds on cable news Wednesday night. At each stop, he delivered the same message. ...
  Michael Schwarz.  Western Journal.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:48:23 +0000.
• Phillies Boss Ditches Iconic Citizens Bank Park Feature
  
  The Philadelphia Phillies owner revealed that the team has no plans to return a long-time stadium staple that dates back 100 years.
  By Peter Chawaga, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:45:46 -0400.
• 'Angered' by power shutoff notice, Pennsylvania man sets apartment on fire and flees with his cat, investigators say
  
  A man angered over unpaid bills and a notice that his power had been shut off set his apartment on fire, picked up his cat and left, leaving three neighbors next door unaware of what he had done, according to court documents.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:53:00 GMT.

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