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Pennsylvania man charged with beheading father
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on YouTube said on the stand Wednesday that the killing was “Plan B” after trying to arrest his father for what he called false...

Pennsylvania bill aims to simplify canceling subscriptions
IN THE NEXT 60 DAYS. ANOTHER BILL NOW HEADED TO THE STATE SENATE THAT WOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO CANCEL SUBSCRIPTIONS. THIS BILL WOULD REQUIRE COMPANIES TO ALLOW YOU TO CANCEL SUBSCRIPTIONS ONLINE, POTENTIALLY SKIPPING THAT STEP. OR YOU MIGHT BE...

Norwood Financial, PB Bankshares to merge
The boards of both Norwood Financial Corp and PB Bankshares have approved the merger of the two Pennsylvania banks. © Shutterstock As part of the agreement, PB Bankshares, the parent company of Presence Bank, will be merged into Norwood, which is...

Governor Shapiro signs historic bipartisan legislation to repeal Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting
WEST HANOVER TWP. – On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 into law, repealing Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting. This new bipartisan law delivers real freedom for Pennsylvania’s 850,000 licensed hunters,...

Gov. Shapiro signs law repealing ban on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation today fully repealing Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting. The bipartisan House Bill 1431 allows the Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand Sunday hunting opportunities while...

Josh Gottheimer addresses antisemitism and economic policies on social media
Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th district since 2017, has recently taken to social media to express his concerns on various pressing issues. Born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1975 and currently residing in Wyckoff,...
SA faces new foreign policy, trade challenges under Trump's administration, warns US expert
US foreign policy expert Michael Walsh has warned that the 30% tariff imposed on South African imports by the United States was likely the first in a series of actions that will be taken against South Africa by the Trump Administration over the...

Two New Businesses Coming to Lansing’s Eastside Corner
The Lansing community is always changing. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good. This time, I think it was for the good. We have two new businesses poised to open their doors! A Long-Vacant Lansing Building Gets New Life If...

Eagles Star Projected to Potentially Set Market With Massive Deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the top interior defensive linemen on their roster in Jalen Carter. Just two years into his NFL career, it's become apparent that Carter could be nearing elite status if he hasn't reached it already after his...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Hea
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

Pennsylvania lawmakers consider axing some sales tax exemptions
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Sales...

Pennsylvania man charged with beheading father says he was trying to perform a citizen’s arrest
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on YouTube… DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on...

GOP Congressman Dan Meuser won't run for Pennsylvania governor
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump's recent promise of support if he were to run. Meuser's decision to run again for his northeastern Pennsylvania seat...

Gov. Shapiro signs legislation to repeal Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting
WEST HANOVER TWP. — Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Wednesday that by repealing the outdated ban on Sunday hunting, Pennsylvanians can spend more time outdoors, with more chances to share traditions and a stronger future for conservation. Shapiro signed...

Mary Gay Scanlon discusses economic and constitutional issues in recent tweets
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, has shared her views on pressing national issues through a series of tweets. Born in Watertown, New York, and currently residing in Swarthmore, Scanlon holds a BA...

Filter King Picks Pennsylvania for Third U.S. Factory
Filter King, a manufacturer of UL-certified custom HVAC filters, yesterday announced the grand opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 61,600 square-foot facility, equipped for...

Rhoads Industries Expands Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research Rhoads Industries, a company specializing in industrial fabrication, installation, and maintenance services for commercial and government projects, plans to expand its operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The approximately...

Super Group to Exit US iGaming Market Despite Record Q2
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...

Bank of Bird-in-Hand expands mobile Gelt Bus service
Bank of Bird-in-Hand launches a fourth Gelt Bus in 2025 New mobile branch stops added in the Lykens Valley area Gelt Bus serves Plain and remote communities with limited internet Buses help assess potential for future brick-and-mortar branches...