The country is facing a shortage of donated blood.

WITF’s Katie Knol reports Central PA organizations are encouraging people to give.

Pennsylvania is a top producer of peaches, berries and other fruits. But unusual weather this Spring damaged crops that are typically in season right now. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, the state established a new grant program to provide relief to farmers affected by the spring freeze. 

Pennsylvania’s 10th district congressional candidates are attracting more donors than any of the state’s other key contenders for the U.S. House of Representatives. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the money flowing into the race between Republican incumbent Scott Perry and Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson. 

A group of boroughs and townships in Northern Dauphin County is considering establishing a joint authority to maintain emergency services. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, municipalities around the state are struggling to fund EMS.  

A new beer on tap at several local breweries celebrates the camaraderie among brewers in Central Pennsylvania. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, eight breweries worked together to create one beer. 

Prison staff are calling for harsher punishments at SCI-Camp Hill 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the prison is seeing a spike in assaults against the people who work there.  

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined advocates and community leaders at the YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County to tout nearly doubling funding for Pennsylvania’s 47 rape crisis centers in the 2026-27 budget.

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania democrats launched the "Rise Up Pennsylvania" initiative As WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, it is expected to be the largest coordinated campaign effort for a midterm election in Pennsylvania's history. 

Air quality in Central Pennsylvania remains poor due to wildfires in Canada.  

As WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, Saturday's weather forecast indicates clearer skies Sunday.

A new poll found an increasing amount of opposition to data center development in Pennsylvania. WITF’s Haley O’Brien has more on the results.