SATs To Become Shorter And Digital
The SAT is going to be a bit shorter for high school students in the next couple of years. The College Board announced yesterday that the test would be shortened to two hours instead of thre... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker that would allow school districts to change their names is advancing. State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 232 unanimously passed the full sta... Read more
Frigid Temps Expected Overnight; PA American Water Offers Advice To Avoid Freezing Pipes
Temperatures are expected to remain in the teens for a high today, before plummeting below zero during the overnight. And with the colder temperatures on the way, Pennsylvania American Water... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is expected to veto a proposed new Congressional map that was passed out of the state Senate earlier this week. This is the latest step in the process that experts believe... Read more
A decades-old debate in Harrisburg is back on with a renewed effort to privatize state liquor stores. But, this time Republicans in the state house plan to put the issue to voters via a Cons... Read more
Rep. Kelly Wants To Reopen Capitol To Public
Local United States Congressman Mike Kelly is among those calling for a re-opening of the U.S. Capitol to the public. Kelly was joined by over 60 colleagues in the House of Representatives i... Read more
Bernstine Bill Aims To Increase Nurse Workforce
Legislation proposed by a local lawmaker would expand the number of nursing education programs in the state and could help improve the quality of life for current nurses. Republican State Re... Read more
FAB Showcase To Return As In-Person Event
The Butler Area School District’s annual event focusing on student’s artwork is returning this year. District officials say the annual Fine Arts and Beyond Showcase is happening as an in-per... Read more
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow. There were no winners last night, meaning the total jackpot is now over $400 million. The cash option is currently at $290 million. The next draw... Read more
A state lawmaker is looking to establish a public awareness campaign to provide more information about the mental health of first responders. Representative Wendi Thomas of Bucks County says... Read more