Legislation proposed by Rep. Clint Owlett, R-Wellsboro, allowing schools to administer learner’s permit tests may not make sense in the commonwealth’s cities. But the proposal makes a lot of sense in rural areas where PennDOT facilities aren’t always open when young would-be drivers ...

It’s easy to see the politics behind state Senate Republicans’ decision to remove an increased E911 surcharge approved by Democrats in the state House of Representatives earlier this year. Republicans in the House of Representatives, including Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, largely voted ...

Standing tall to the east of the Dunkirk Pier is one of the most imposing structures in northern Chautauqua County. The 11-story Joseph Steger Apartments has some of the best views for those looking to live near the shores of Lake Erie. But the prime property is not available for those who ...

“We are trying to keep a balance.” That’s what Diego Torres, an activist working to assist immigrants in North Carolina, told a reporter for the Associated Press about tensions between immigrants who have been in the country, trying to obtain a work visa and solidify their legal ...

County residents should be gratified to hear that Warren County is ahead of the curve in dealing with its shortage of EMS workers. That’s a credit to the foresight the area’s emergency services providers and local elected officials have shown for the past several years as the ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvania on the right track. Last week, he took a major step in doing that through a passenger rail investment program totaling more than $140 million. “From my very first day in office, my Administration has worked aggressively to create real opportunity for the ...