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.

More than a week after Pennsylvania’s budget deadline, lawmakers remain at an impasse over a spending plan, extending the state’s streak of late budgets to five consecutive years.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs wildlife staff is holding butterfly tours.

WITF’s Katie Knol reports the training grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap house the only population of the eastern regal fritillary butterfly in the world.

Big Boy, the largest steam-powered train in the world, is traveling east across the country to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. 

WITF’s Katie Knol reports thousands stood along the tracks in Lebanon to see the historic locomotive.

Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania residents lost power for days after severe thunderstorms swept through the region over the holiday weekend, toppling trees, downing power lines and causing widespread outages.  WITF's Haley O'Brien reports on the ongoing effort to restore power. 

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster has won a national manufacturing competition, bringing home a 100,000 dollar grand prize.

WITF’s Katie Knol reports the victory showcases the skills students are taking into the workforce. 

As Central Pennsylvania endures another stretch of dangerous heat, social service agencies and local governments are expanding outreach and opening cooling centers to help unhoused residents stay safe.

A cell phone ban in schools could be the most popular policy Pennsylvania legislators pass in years.  

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on where politicians are doing what the public wants.