Defendants argue to state's high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two men accused of homicide and facing a potential death sentence if convicted asked Pennsylvania's highest court Tuesday to restrict a county prosecutor's pursuit of the death penalty, accusing him of misusing it to pressure …

New Pennsylvania Treasury program allows some unclaimed property to be returned automatically

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot in Pennsylvania? Here’s What Law Says!

Many drivers across the United States wonder if it’s illegal to drive barefoot. It’s a question that seems to come up frequently, especially for those who prefer the comfort of driving without shoes. In Pennsylvania, like in most states, the law is not as …

Crossroads Treatment Centers Expands Access in Pennsylvania with Acquisition of Family Health Services

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Family Health Services, a trusted provider of outpatient addiction treatment with locations in New Kensington and …

UPDATE: Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Brutal Calvert County Murder

Brandon Ross Holbrook, 49, of Reedsville, Pennsylvania Brandon Ross Holbrook, 49, of Reedsville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the premeditated murder of Calvert County resident Joseph Shymanski. The …

Central Pennsylvania youth minister tied to 'peep hole' in ministry building, photographs of nude teenagers

Ex-assistant director of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ministries facing federal charges THOMPSONTOWN, Pa. — A former assistant director of a Christian youth ministry in central Pennsylvania had digital photographs of naked teenage girls on his computers, …

A Berks County lawmaker says Pennsylvania must reinstate its motorcycle helmet requirement

Pennsylvania law gives riders the choice to ride helmetless unless they are 21 or younger or have less than two years of experience. (Peter Hall/Capital-Star) Most motorcyclists in Pennsylvania have had the choice of whether or not to wear a helmet for …

Pennsylvania Budget Passes House Against Opposition

UNDATED – The Pennsylvania Budget has now passed the house, with quite a few still opposed. The passed budget will spend around $900 million dollars less than the original plan proposed in February. While this did pass the House, State Representative Mike …

Bill would ban law enforcement from wearing masks in Pennsylvania

State Rep. Paul Friel, D-26th Dist., is leading an effort to enact a law banning the wearing of masks by all law enforcement officers operating in Pennsylvania, with exceptions for health and undercover reasons. Friel, who is the prime sponsor of the “ …

Man sentenced 30 years after bringing fentanyl, cocaine from Pennsylvania to Maryland

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Frederick County, Maryland, judge sentenced a 46-year-old man to 30 years in prison on Monday for bringing fentanyl, heroin and cocaine to the county from Pennsylvania. Jerome Mario Britton was found guilty by a jury on …