PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S. government from withholding a major grant that pays for public safety equipment because Philadelphia is a “sanctuary city.”  U.S. More...

HARRISBURG (AP) — The state Senate is advancing legislation to make the Eastern hellbender the official amphibian of Pennsylvania, as researchers say its population is shrinking because of pollution.  The bill passed, 47-2, and heads to th More...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s no chance that a makeshift purple lantern glowing on some Downtown corner will chase the dark questions from Catherine Robinson’s mind.  More...

Thursday, Nov. 16   Soup Kitchen o The Huntingdon Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen will be open from 6-7 p.m. Service is free of charge. For more information, call 643-1302.  More...

Hawks rout Kings by team record 46 points ATLANTA (AP) — Dewayne Dedmon scored a careerhigh 20 points and had 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks rode a dominant first half to the most lopsided win in franchise history, 126-80 over the Sacrament More...

CHICAGO (AP) — Artem Anisimov scored three times in the third period against his former team, Nick Schmaltz had three assists and the Chicago Blackhawks cooled off the New York Rangers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.  More...

Maybe college football could use a break after two straight weeks of ranked matchups and playoff-race altering results, and with two weeks coming up that will be loaded with rivalry games and championship implications.  More...

Editorials from around Pennsylvania: ———  Tax reform remains to be seen, Nov. 7   More...

A way out of this mess  Editor The Daily News Dear Editor:   More...

The shootings in Texas by the deranged Devin Kelley which resulted in 26 deaths and 20 wounded victims was a horrible tragedy. More...

The Tussey Mountain Junior High School has announced the honor rolls for the first marking period of the 2017- 2018 school year.  Grade 5  High Honors  More...

Getting married  Can’t afford to spend $1,000 on a wedding dress? Do what I did. Consider a bridesmaid dress. Most come in a variety of colors, including white and ivory. More...

Dear Annie: I am inclined to ask for an outside opinion after spending time with my grandkids at their home last night and witnessing a lot of violent behavior with which they got away. It was an emotional roller coaster. More...

A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Scorpio.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Nov. 17, 2017:  More...