Pennsylvania: City of Easton Adopts Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

Easton, MD: Members of the Easton (population: 30,000) city council have approved an ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses. The ordinance, passed by a 4-3 vote. It reduces marijuana-related violations within the city’s limits to fine-only …

Pennsylvania gaming revenue surpasses $600 million for first time in May

Pennsylvania’s gaming industry hit a new milestone in May 2025, with gross gaming revenue surpassing $600 million for the first time in a single month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Wednesday. The total gaming and fantasy contest …

Pennsylvania lawmakers propose state holiday honoring Bible

The legislators hope to establish “The Day of the Bible” as an annual holiday in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz on Monday called for a Sept. 12 holiday recognizing the Bible’s long-standing influence on the culture, morality, and civic life of …

Pharmacy visit pays off with nearly $200K prize in Pennsylvania

42 CLAIRTON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a progressive top prize of $199,166 on Tuesday after purchasing a Fast Play Break the Ice ticket in Allegheny County, officials confirmed. The winning ticket was sold at Livingston Pharmacy, located at …

New laws in 2025 for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

PHILADELPHIA - Several new laws have gone into effect or will soon take effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.  The Paul Miller Distracted Driving Law in Pennsylvania and the Pay Transparency Law in New Jersey were enacted in June. Meanwhile, …

Severe thunderstorm watch active for Pennsylvania until Thursday night

A severe thunderstorm watch was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:47 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms

Birds, wildlife, people: Easton seeks certification through Bird Town Pennsylvania

EASTON, Pa. — When officials reframe cities as part of the environment, they can improve the quality of life for both people and wildlife, Brandon Sullivan said Tuesday. “We have that social responsibility and moral responsibility to take care of every …

Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association Announces 2025 All-State Team

Riverside pitcher Zach Hare (27) reacts after striking out a batter to end the inning during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game between Riverside and Mohawk at the AHN Baseball Complex in Harmony, Pa. on June 5, 2025. / Ethan Morrison / USA TODAY …

Pennsylvania Governor Keeps Pushing For Marijuana Legalization As Top GOP Senator Rules Out Including It In Budget

A top Pennsylvania Republican says marijuana legalization will not be included in the 2026 budget as lawmakers approach a deadline he expects they will miss. But Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is still holding out hope that negotiators can “get it done.” With the …

York County, Pennsylvania, approves transfer station as landfill nears capacity