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. 

President Donald Trump is pushing to increase federal spending across manufacturing, artificial intelligence and robotics, all in support of a stronger military. 

WITF’s Katie Knol reports Trump made a speech at the Army War College in Carlisle Wednesday to highlight investments in Pennsylvania’s industries.  

Leaders in the defense industry say there is a critical need for investment to strengthen national security.  

WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports from the US Army War College in Carlisle.

The American debate over how much to spend on defense is happening now in Pennsylvania.  

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports U-S Representative Scott Perry says he supports a one-time investment to jumpstart military production, but warns about a ballooning federal budget.  

As the movement continues in Harrisburg to ban cell phones in schools, one Central Pa. district says they have seen benefits from restrictive phone policies.

WITF’s Katie Knol has more.

A mysterious gas station company, backed by president Trump, launched with lower prices this week. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the political stunt is unlikely to earn Trump more support, or save consumers much money in the long run. 

Gettysburg Bike Week brings motorcyclists together for four days of community, comradery and entertainment. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports.