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A judge heard arguments in a case to pause a data center currently in development in Cumberland County. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, a group of residents that own neighboring properties claim that the property was zoned for the development illegally.

York College of Pennsylvania announced plans to purchase the Penn State York campus. WITF's Haley O'Brien reports, the acquisition in partnership with WellSpan Health aims to strengthen the connection between education and health science careers.

The Lebanon Farmers Market is struggling to keep its booths full. WITF’s Katie Knol reports the owner is offering three months of free rent to new businesses that sign a minimum year-long lease by Nov. 15th.

A new mental health facility in Franklin County is filling a need for treatment services in rural areas. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the center provides extended stays focused on behavioral health.

Pennsylvania Democrats have achieved a trifecta, with unified control in the state house, senate and governor's mansion for the first time since 1993. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, democrats are previewing their legislative priorities before taking office in January. 

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Harrisburg-area TV stations are pulling a campaign ad for Republican Congressman Scott Perry due to unproven claims against his Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson. WITF’s Haley O'Brien has the latest one of the most closely-watched House races in the country.  

Republicans in Pennsylvania have been trying to find non-citizens on voter rolls, and one tool they are using is lists of people rejected from jury service. Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports using this data to look for ineligible voters is inaccurate. 

Pa. Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich denounced a scathing audit released by the Auditor General’s office last month, but said he agrees on the need for improvement in some areas.

Advocates say a new state law banning cellphones in Pennsylvania schools will help reduce classroom distractions. WITF’s Haley O’Brien reports, the legislature passed the bill this week, and Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to sign it into law.

Republican Congressman Scott Perry released a new ad misleadingly accusing his opponent of public nudity. WITF's Haley O'Brien reports the new attack comes as polls show Democratic candidate for the 10 th congressional District seat, Janelle Stelson, has a slight edge. 

Earlier this year, WITF lost a beloved colleague. Mitch Mathias began his career at WITF in 2006 as a video editor and worked his way up to become the company's Creative Director. Mitch passed away in June. In this feature, several of his colleagues share memories of his work, his love for his son, Ben, and the lasting impact he had on those who knew him.

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced bills to regulate artificial intelligence as AI models are going rogue in some cases. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, legislators say state guidelines are necessary because the federal government has not established standards. 

WITF’s news team sat down and talked about what Rep. Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson revealed during their debate on abc27. WITF's news team analyzed where the candidates misrepresented their own actions or those of their opponent, and separated the need-to-know information from the noise. 

Incumbent Republican Congressman Scott Perry exchanged accusations and interruptions with Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson during their debate Wednesday night.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the race for Pennsylvania’s 10th district. 

INTRO: Businesses and nonprofits that house skill games are accepting a new reality now that lawmakers failed to reach a deal to regulate the machines ahead of a Tuesday deadline. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, many of the machines are already gone.

The public had a chance to ask questions about two data center developments planned for Swatara Twp. at a community information session. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the developer is calling the projects responsible.