Pennsylvania Archives

July 12, 2025

News·USA

Pennsylvania’s Next-Gen 911 System Fails: Statewide Emergency Service Uses Backup Numbers Until Midnight Fix

The 911 emergency system across Pennsylvania is working again after experiencing widespread failures throughout Friday. The problems, which started around 2:00 PM on July 11, 2025, began in Delaware County before quickly

Storm Clouds over a Countryside. Photo Source: Chris Mauney (Pexels)

News·USA·Weather

Philadelphia Storm Knocks Out Power to 300,000 as Heat Wave Looms

Powerful storms tore through the Philadelphia region on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, leaving nearly 300,000 PECO customers without power and causing widespread damage from fallen trees and strong winds. The fast-moving storm system brought wind gusts exceeding 55 mph,

June 20, 2025

Rare Fisher Spotted in Murrysville: First Pennsylvania Sighting in Over a Century

USA·Wildlife

A rare wild animal called a fisher now lives in Murrysville, Westmoreland County. Trail cameras caught clear pictures of this member of the weasel

Canned Tuna Recall: Botulism Risk at Major Retailers

Health

A potentially fatal food safety threat has sparked an urgent recall of canned tuna products across major U.S. retailers. Tri-Union Seafoods discovered a critical