Rock Icon Bret Michaels Suffers Onstage Health Scare at Pennsylvania Show

Touring in the summer can be grueling for any musician. Bret Michaels probably knows this more than anyone. Videos by Wide Open Country The frontman for the '80s glam rock band Poison has been open about the challenges that come with being a musician …

University of Pennsylvania gets $175 million funds released after agreeing to ban trans athletes

The Trump administration has released $175 million in previously frozen federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania after the university agreed to ban transgender athletes from women’s teams and remove Lia Thomas’ records, CNN reported on Wednesday. …

Bitcoin betting makes quiet moves in Pennsylvania’s casino scene

Pennsylvania gamblers are no strangers to trying something new—whether it’s online poker or betting on a rainy Eagles game. But lately, a different kind of buzz has been spreading, and it has nothing to do with free drinks or slot jackpots. Crypto casinos …

Jeff Warren announces candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 137th House District

Jeff Warren, a Democrat and longtime Northampton County resident, has announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania State Representative in the 137th District. In a statement released Wednesday, Warren says: “At a time with so much at stake here in Pennsylvania …

Pennsylvania House approves educational cursive writing bill

Cursive writing could become mandatory in Pennsylvania schools

Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state. PENNSYLVANIA - Being able to write your name in cursive used to be a major milestone, and it …

University of Pennsylvania to remove trans athletes from women’s sports

‘Our commitment to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all of our students is unwavering,’ Jameson said. ‘At the same time, we must comply with federal requirements, including executive orders, and NCAA eligibility rules, so our teams and …

Who is Lia Thomas? The transgender swimmer banned by University of Pennsylvania over this reason

Lia Thomas, once known primarily for her accomplishments in collegiate swimming, has become a central figure in the ongoing national debate over transgender inclusion in women’s sports. Her rise, achievements, and the institutional response to her …

University Of Pennsylvania Bans Transgender From Female Sports In Agreement With Trump Administration

The University of Pennsylvania has reached a landmark resolution with the United States Department of Education, agreeing to bar transgender women from participating in women's sports and restore athletic records to biological female athletes.  The …

Pennsylvania may become the latest state that automatically seals eviction records. Here’s what to know

The bill’s backers are still holding out hope, given the negative impact they’ve seen eviction filings have on tenants, most often single Black mothers seeking affordable housing. Holly Beck, a housing attorney at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, …