Regional & State News

•  Nam Y. Huh

  ‘Very unhealthy’ air quality to ease in Central Pa. over weekend, but remain poor

  Avoid being outside for long periods, or intense outdoor activity, Pa.’s health department says.

  By Haley O’Brien July 17, 2026 | 1:57 PM

•  Ted Shaffrey

  New poll finds opposition to data centers is growing among Pa. voters

  A new Quinnipiac University poll also shows Gov. Josh Shapiro maintains strong support among Pa. voters

  By Haley O’Brien July 17, 2026 | 5:00 AM

• Pa. cyber charter funding remains steady as legislators emphasize student well-being

  By Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star July 16, 2026 | 3:34 PM

•  Haley O’Brien/WITF

  Shapiro, McCormick say Pennsylvania can lead U.S. defense industry

  Gov. Josh Shapiro and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick agree on the need to expand Pennsylvania’s role in the country’s defense industry, saying the state is well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand through investments in technology, manufacturing and workforce development. Speaking during the second day of the defense summit hosted by McCormick at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, the Democratic governor and Republican senator both said Pennsylvania can become a national leader in defense manufacturing and innovation.

  By Haley O’Brien July 15, 2026 | 2:17 PM

•  Jordan Wilkie

  $10 billion to Pa. defense industries announced by U.S. Sen. McCormick

  U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick announced nearly $10 billion in new defense-related investments and more than 4,000 projected jobs in Pennsylvania. McCormick (R-PA) made the announcement Wednesday morning at his two-day summit on defense and innovation at the Army War College in Carlisle that brought together military, government and industry leaders.

  By Katie Knol Updated: July 15, 2026 | 7:55 pm

•  Alex Brandon

  Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks

  President Trump is set to speak at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa.. The state employs over 190,000 workers in military production industries.

  By Will Weissert, Associated Press July 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM

• PJM Interconnection electricity price stays high, hits cap again in latest auction

  CEO David Mills said the results show demand continues to grow faster than the electricity supply

  By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star July 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM

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