Pennsylvania

US 2 days ago

US Justice Department urged to investigate after foreign hackers breach Pennsylvania water supply

Members of Congress have called on the U.S. Justice Department to investigate a cyberattack by on a Pennsylvania water utility. The hacking group is believed to be from Iran.

CRIME 3 days ago

Philadelphia bans ski masks: ‘No discernible public or private good’

Philadelphia on Thursday passed a new law that bans ski masks and other face coverings in public after a slew of crimes committed by suspects wearing masks.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Pennsylvania water supply threatened after hackers target water authority, cybersecurity agency says

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a warning after hackers targeted industrial control systems used by water and sewage-treatment utilities.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Pennsylvania implements measures to safeguard mail-in voting for 2024 election

Pennsylvania's governor has issued a directive to standardize mail-in ballot instructions in an effort to prevent disqualification errors for the 2024 presidential election.

US 4 days ago

Pennsylvania man accused of hitting wife to death during argument over money for cat's vet bills

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he allegedly hit his wife to death over an argument about money for their cat's veterinarian visits.

Pennsylvania 4 days ago

Philadelphia man sentenced for role in overturning police car during George Floyd protests

A Philadelphia man, known for his role in overturning a police car during 2020 protests after George Floyd's death, has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing police.

Pennsylvania 4 days ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court debates future of impeachment trial for Philadelphia Prosecutor Larry Krasner

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is deliberating on whether the Legislature can proceed with an impeachment trial against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat.

Pennsylvania 4 days ago

Pennsylvania Rep. Craig Williams enters 2024 race for attorney general

State Representative Craig Williams, a Republican leading the effort to impeach Philadelphia's district attorney, has announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania attorney general.

Pennsylvania 5 days ago

Pennsylvania school machete attacker William Stankewicz dies in prison

William Stankewicz, behind bars following a machete attack at a Pennsylvania elementary school in 2001, has died in prison, officials say.

Pennsylvania 6 days ago

Pennsylvania to require written, verbal consent for pelvic, rectal exams by med students

A new Pennsylvania law will mandate that doctors, come January, receive verbal and written consent before medical students perform pelvic and rectal exams on anesthetized patients.