PENNSYLVANIA (WBNG) -- Pennsylvania is making it easier for unemployed people to get assistance. Governor Josh Shapiro said his office hired nearly 400 people to make the state unemployment office more efficient and to improve user experience.

A July report from Spotlight PA examined the impact of hundreds of pharmacy closures, explored the debate over who’s to blame, and looked at action taken by state lawmakers. About 30 readers responded, sharing their experiences with the issue. Some described increased travel, longer wait times, and other problems from having to switch pharmacies.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.

Nearly 1,000 registered nurses at a Pittsburgh hospital will vote on joining a union starting Aug. 19, according to a decision from that region’s National Labor Relations Board office earlier this month.

Roughly 2.3 million Pennsylvania retirees are expected to benefit from a new federal deduction that exempts most Social Security income from taxes starting in 2026. The One Big Beautiful Bill

The violin can cost hundreds of dollars in rental fees during the average school year, but a superintendent at a Pennsylvania school is producing musical instruments at just a fraction of the cost.

Pennsylvania has been ranked one of the best states to live in, according to a new report from WalletHub. The ranking placed Pennsylvania particularly high in quality of life and safety, with the state scoring well among 51 “indicators of livability” including affordability,

Kelly Barrett was born with cerebral palsy quadriplegia. She uses her title to advocate for those with disabilities and caregivers

A 31-year-old man who drove his mother’s body from her home in Owings Mills to a relative’s in Pennsylvania is still under investigation for her death, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Schellenberger said Monday.