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Advocates say a new state law banning cellphones in Pennsylvania schools will help reduce classroom distractions. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, the legislature passed the bill this week, and Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to sign it into law.

Republican Congressman Scott Perry released a new ad misleadingly accusing his opponent of public nudity. WITF's Haley O'Brien reports the new attack comes as polls show Democratic candidate for the 10th congressional District seat, Janelle Stelson, has a slight edge.

Earlier this year, WITF lost a beloved colleague. Mitch Mathias began his career at WITF in 2006 as a video editor and worked his way up to become the company's Creative Director. Mitch passed away in June. In this feature, several of his colleagues share memories of his work, his love for his son, Ben, and the lasting impact he had on those who knew him.

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced bills to regulate artificial intelligence as AI models are going rogue in some cases. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, legislators say state guidelines are necessary because the federal government has not established standards.

WITF’s news team sat down and talked about what Rep. Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson revealed during their debate on abc27. WITF's news team analyzed where the candidates misrepresented their own actions or those of their opponent, and separated the need-to-know information from the noise.

Incumbent Republican Congressman Scott Perry exchanged accusations and interruptions with Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson during their debate Wednesday night.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the race for Pennsylvania’s 10th district.

INTRO: Businesses and nonprofits that house skill games are accepting a new reality now that lawmakers failed to reach a deal to regulate the machines ahead of a Tuesday deadline. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, many of the machines are already gone.

The public had a chance to ask questions about two data center developments planned for Swatara Twp. at a community information session. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the developer is calling the projects responsible.

To help break down what every Pennsylvanian needs to know during the debate, WITF spoke with a panel of journalists following state politics, including WITF’s own Haley O’Brien, Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu, and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Gillian McGoldrick.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity went head-to-head on the debate stage Wednesday vying for Pennsylvania’s top job. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, they discussed data centers, measles and whether Shapiro will run for president in 2028.

Some voting and immigrant rights activists worried about ICE agents showing up at polling places. Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports on their recommended voting strategy for anyone worried about being targeted by the federal government.

Advocates are asking sheriffs to pledge that they won't interfere in elections. Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports on one Pennsylvania sheriff who’s signing on.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent visited Harrisburg [MONDAY] to promote new federal savings accounts for children. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the Trump administration says the accounts will help families build wealth.

Community organizations in York County told state lawmakers how they are helping people in hard times during a public policy hearing. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, they're calling for policy changes so they could do more to help.

Want to buy a lawmaker a nice vacation, or a trip to the Super Bowl, or just a few dozen nice dinners around town?  You can, under Pennsylvania’s gift laws, among the most lax in the nation.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the latest push to end what advocates and some lawmakers call corruption.