Nothing, in our opinion, should proceed through the state Legislature until Pennsylvania’s budget is approved. But, state lawmakers continue debating and passing bills nonetheless. Some of those political bills stand no chance of making it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Others have ...

Before its opening in 2023, a proposed roundabout in the city at Pennsylvania Avenue and Market Street was a hotly contested topic with plenty of opposition. But there were statistics on the side of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation when it was constructed. Last month, PennDOT ...

For years, volunteers at the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield sold pies and cookies at the Johnny Appleseed Festival to make money to install a new kitchen at the center. The festival is no more. But thanks to continued community support from fundraisers, grant applications and a $100,000 ...

Both Republicans and Democrats in the state Senate agree that loans taken out by governments, school districts and other agencies as the state budget stalemate drags should be interest free. One would think that would be a cause for celebration, or at least a hearty huzzah amongst lawmakers. ...

The growth in Warren County’s tourism industry — especially when compared to our neighboring counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds — is impressive. By most measures Warren County increased tourist spending on food and beverages, recreation, retail spending, transportation and overall ...

For Pennsylvania residents heading toward Buffalo or Canada, signs of discontent have been evident for years along Interstate 90 east of the Silver Creek and Irving exit. Once motorists enter Seneca Nation of Indian territory, a billboard expresses its disdain for New York state. “A fee is ...