Inmate Jeffrey Bell Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell at SCI Smithfield and declared dead at a hospital; an investigation into his death is underway.

PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful recruit high schoolers for an environmental stewardship program, offering leadership training and community engagement opportunities.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro urges insurers to cover over-the-counter birth control following the FDA's approval of OTC pill Opill, aiming to reduce financial barriers for contraception.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro introduces guidelines for insurers to cover OTC contraception, emphasizing affordability and ease of access to birth control, potentially saving women $250 a year.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has nominated nine individuals to join the Philadelphia Board of Education, with diverse backgrounds to address the needs of the city's school system.

Philadelphia City Council is conducting budget hearings to review the Mayor's $6.29 billion FY 2025 proposal, with meetings underway and more scheduled, impacting city finances and services.

Pennsylvania cuts unemployment call wait times from over an hour to 20 minutes due to hiring over 380 new interviewers after increased budget support.

Pennsylvania's AG warns of fake solar eclipse glasses and advises consumers to look for ISO 12312-2 safety standard marked glasses for the April 8 event.

Pottsgrove Manor announces spring events focused on 18th-century maritime history and the Annual Colonial Mayfair with activities and historical demonstrations.

Trout stocking is canceled for 2024 in parts of Delaware Canal in Bucks County due to construction. Alternative fishing spots, including Caroline Lake and The Giving Pond, have been announced.

The Pennsylvania State Police launched PSP Tips, an initiative for the public to help solve crimes and find missing people, including numerous cold cases.

PennDOT and DEP have launched the annual "Pick Up Pennsylvania" campaign, encouraging volunteers to clean up litter through May 31, with free supplies provided to registered participants.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announces new funding for job training programs in Philadelphia to help close the city's employment gaps and meet economic challenges.