Pennsylvania sues USDA for cutting funding to $1B food aid programs

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture accusing the department of cancelling a $13 million, three-year contract without cause. Pennsylvania’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance …

Shapiro sues USDA over food assistance cuts, Pennsylvania food system in crisis

Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the termination of a $13 million food assistance contract in the wake of looming food stamp cuts and mounting losses to charitable food programs. USDA cancelled Pennsylvania’s three-year …

Pennsylvania sues U.S. Department of Agriculture over cutting funding

June 4, 2025 / 4:27 PM EDT / AP Gov. Josh Shapiro sues USDA over cutting funding to food aid program for states Gov. Josh Shapiro sues USDA over cutting funding to food aid program for states 01:06 Pennsylvania sued the U.S. Department of …

11-year-old East Bay girl heading to Little League Legacy Baseball Series in Pennsylvania

HAYWARD, Calif. (KGO) -- It's a dream to play in the Little League Legacy Baseball Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. And one 11-year-old girl from the East Bay will be boarding a plane to play ball in the series this weekend. We had a chance to …

Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania would see funding cut under bill passed by the state House

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic-sponsored proposal to limit per-student payments to Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools and make other changes… HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic-sponsored proposal to limit per-student payments to Pennsylvania’s …

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card-Holder Survives Employer’s Motion to Dismiss

A recent opinion from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania serves a win to a medical marijuana card-holder who brought claims against an employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (“MMA”), and …

“They Have Knives”- Bernard Hopkins’ Ex-Sparring Partner Turned Pennsylvania Lawmaker Reveals Political Dark Side

After their MMA careers wind down, most fighters take familiar paths—becoming coaches and trainers, or sharing their insights through podcasts to inspire the next generation. However, some choose a different route: stepping into the world of politics. …

3 teens killed in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, crash identified

Pennsylvania officials warn against dangerous illegal explosive devices before Fourth of July

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Pennsylvania officials are warning the public about the dangers of illegal explosive devices ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Philadelphia Division encourages members of the …

Magical Dream Granted: Pennsylvania Boy With Special Needs Experiences Florida Theme Parks

For weeks, the excitement was palpable in the Adee household. Carter Adee, a young boy living with Trisomy 21, a form of Down syndrome, was about to embark on a “Magical Dream” trip to the Central Florida Theme Parks, an incredible experience granted by …