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.

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.