The Morning Agenda

In the midst of an automatic recount of the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Bob Casey has conceded to his Republican opponent Dave McCormick. 

Amid the recount, Democratic commissioners in Bucks County have come under fire for voting to count undated and misdated mail ballots -- a move later struck down by the state Supreme Court. 

A large-scale technology processing center in Luzerne County is on the way to breaking ground -- faster than ever before thanks to a new state program. 

The effort to build a nearly 50-mile loop of trails in Rothrock State Forest in Centre and Huntingdon Counties has received a boost from the state. 

Remains found 51 years ago have been identified as a missing 14-year-old girl from York. 

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $11 million to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off by itself while he was going down the stairs. 

A Berks County-based supermarket chain is alleging the top frozen potato producers in the country have engaged in price gouging.

Cleveland's Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, as the Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19.

Fighting cancer takes a lot out of patients and their families.  The charitable group "Sail Beyond Cancer" offers them a chance to relax and enjoy some quality time with pleasure cruises along a few of the East Coast’s most scenic waters. 

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Rain has arrived, but it’s unclear if it will relieve the drought, which is severe to extreme in some areas. 

The drought conditions across the region are fueling wildfires and driving concerns over drinking water supplies. While climate change didn't cause the current situation, but it can make the dry conditions more severe. 

Dairy farmers in Pennsylvania are being required to have their milk tested for avian influenza.

The state's two biggest industries, agriculture and tourism, are coming together with a new attraction to be built in Adams County. 

Pennsylvania's high court says Philadelphia can't impose stricter firearms regulations than are authorized under state law.

A longtime midstate public servant has died. Merle Ebert Jr, known to most as "Skip" Ebert, passed away Monday from complications of cancer. 

Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes has finished third in voting for the National League Cy Young award -- a day after being named the NL Rookie of the year.

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Counties are auditing election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. It's a key part of the election process before vote totals are certified and officials are sworn into office. 

The state Department of Education has revised guidelines for training teachers on culturally-relevant topics. 

With the state legislative session winding down, Governor Josh Shapiro’s plan to make the state see green through cannabis taxes is stagnating. 

Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Lancaster County, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation. 

Amtrak has wrapped up a  $122 million track replacement project between Harrisburg and Lancaster. What was expected to be a two-year effort ended up being completed in eight months. 

The new police chief in a Snyder County community is pledging to rebuild trust and respect.

 

 

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The state Supreme Court is weighing in on an issue amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.

 A judge In Lackawanna County has given final approval to a 65 million dollar class action settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network. The case involved a data breach that resulted in nude photos of cancer patients ending up on the dark web.

The holiday season is here, and odds are good your social calendar is already starting to fill up. But, all those indoor get-togethers when it's chilly lead to an annual bump in cases of COVID, the flu and RSV.

An environmental group wants state regulators to tighten water pollution restrictions on a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh.

Authorities say two people were taken to hospitals after a small plane struck an unoccupied plane at a Bucks County airport. 

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in last night’s game at Philadelphia. 

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has capped a remarkable season by winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.

On this day 161 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg. I recorded a version of the iconic speech several years ago. Here's an assignment: Try reading it aloud yourself....I'll bet your voice catches at the end. They are even more powerful words when spoken and not just read.

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A proposed hydroelectric project near the Susquehanna River is still awaiting word from a federal regulator on whether it can move forward.

With the arrival of colder weather, Pennsylvanians struggling to pay utility bills will once again be able to apply for assistance. 

Starting next year, more older Pennsylvanians can apply for food assistance. New federal guidelines expand who’s eligible for the state’s Senior Food Box Program. 

The Lancaster Country Day school will be under new leadership soon. It's parting ways with its head of school, and board president. The moves come in the wake of a lawsuit filed by parents angry at the Manheim Township school’s handling of allegations that a former student used artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images of nearly 50 female classmates.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he tried to grab a Montgomery County police officer’s gun from its holster and the weapon went off, wounding the officer.

Pittsburgh's Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals as the Steelers topped Baltimore 18-16 in an AFC North slugfest..

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Exhausted election officials have seven million votes to recount in under two weeks. So, what are the next steps for  the U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat Bob Casey that is close enough to trigger the state’s automatic recount law?

A group of parents are taking steps to sue the Lancaster Country Day School. The legal action comes in the wake of AI-generated nude images of nearly 50 female students being shared by a classmate.

Starting this weekend, Pennsylvania hunters will have more opportunities to bag in-season game.

Sad news for roller coaster enthusiasts. Six Flags Entertainment is closing the Kingda Ka roller coaster along with some other attractions at the New Jersey park. 

A ban on open burning is now in effect in Franklin County.

Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, as the Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders. 

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Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race is headed for a recount. As of yesterday, Republican Davide McCormick led Democratic incumbent Bob Casey by about 28,000 votes out of more than 6.9 million ballots counted.

A York County business owner is apologizing after a video of him using racial slurs was posted on social media. 

The Elizabethtown Area School board  in Lancaster County has introduced two policies prepared by the religious rights law firm -- the Independence Law Center.

A Philadelphia judge says the one million dollar voter sweepstakes linked to Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because prosecutors failed to show it was an illegal lottery. 

A Schuylkill County community is debating a familiar issue in Central Pennsylvania -- warehouses.

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s reelection last week appears to have garnered the largest vote total ever recorded by a candidate for statewide office in Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Eagles are putting their five-game winning streak on the line at home tonight against Washington.

 

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PECO has agreed to add solar energy to its mix of sources that generate electricity for customers in southeast Pennsylvania. The company serves more than 4,100 customers in York County.

New research sheds light on the impact of Philadelphia’s soda tax on people’s health. 

More than 80 new trees have been along downtown Wilkes-Barre’s sidewalks. The plants do more than just add to the city’s curb appeal. They also provide shade and flood control. 

The ballot counting in the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick is progressing. 

Republicans in the state House have turned to a lawmaker from rural Bedford County to be their floor leader for the coming two-year session. 

A York-area restaurant owner who was reportedly recorded in a viral video using racist slurs is no longer on the advisory board at Penn State York.
    

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While Philadelphia voters mostly went for Democrat Kamala Harris, Donald Trump did win over some neighborhoods in the city.

Winter energy bills in Pennsylvania will likely be the same or less than last year.

Is your beloved tree dead on the inside? A Pennsylvania arborist wants to warn the public about “zombie trees” - and what people should do to stop the horde from taking over.

Republican David McCormick may be leading Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race, but has not been invited to attend the chamber's orientation for new members this week.

A new facility will soon be built on the campus of Penn State Harrisburg. 

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Federal climate money is helping Pennsylvania communities transform their downtowns.

Pennsylvania will receive about $245 million this year to clean up abandoned mine lands, significantly more than any other state. 

Penn State graduate students are looking to unionize. Organizers say they have the needed signatures to move to the next step in the unionization process.  

A wildfire in Berks County appears to be mostly under control this morning.

Lycoming County could be the home of a juvenile justice center to help troubled youngsters.

 Education advocates estimate Pennsylvania is short some 15-thousand teachers statewide. In the face of such a staggering shortfall, many school districts are opting to “grow their own” supply of educators. 

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