River access to close, security at the Point to tighten during NFL Draft
Point State Park has finalized plans with the NFL for handling fan events during the NFL Draft, expecting 500,000 to 700,000 visitors. Park manager Jake Weiland Read more.
Western Pennsylvania still without U.S. attorney appointment; position remains vacant
The Western District of Pennsylvania lacks a confirmed U.S. attorney, marking it as one of five districts nationwide with such vacancies. The appointment process Read more.
Pennsylvania reaches highest number of uninsured children in a decade
In Pennsylvania, over 153,000 children are uninsured, the highest rate in a decade, primarily due to rising costs and policy changes. A report highlights socioeconomic Read more.
Despite flow of state funds, early childhood education centers still feel effects of budget impasse
Stephanie Heakins, now director of Riverview Children’s Center, faced a four-month budget impasse that severely affected early childhood education funding in Pennsylvania. Read more.