Pa news
Here are the latest news updates from Pennsylvania:
Top Stories
- Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Allow Online Sports Betting: The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow online sports betting in the state. The bill would allow licensed casinos to offer online sports betting, and would also impose a 10% tax on sports betting revenue.
- Philadelphia Mayor Announces Plan to Address Gun Violence: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced a plan to address gun violence in the city, which includes increasing funding for community programs and hiring more police officers.
- Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has signed a bill that increases the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $12.00 per hour by 2025.
Local News
- Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Announces Retirement: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has announced his retirement from the NFL after 18 seasons with the team.
- Philadelphia Eagles Sign Quarterback Jalen Hurts to Extension: The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Jalen Hurts to a four-year contract extension worth up to $60 million.
- Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Lancaster County: The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lancaster County on Saturday night.
Sports
- Philadelphia Phillies Sign Shortstop Didi Gregorius to One-Year Deal: The Philadelphia Phillies have signed shortstop Didi Gregorius to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million.
- Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Forward Patric Hornqvist to Florida Panthers: The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a draft pick.
- Pennsylvania High School Basketball Championships Underway: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) high school basketball championships are underway, with teams from across the state competing for state titles.
Weather
- Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Pennsylvania: A winter storm warning has been issued for western Pennsylvania, with heavy snow and freezing rain expected to impact the region on Monday.
- Philadelphia Area Expects Rain and Thunderstorms on Tuesday: The Philadelphia area is expecting rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a chance of severe weather.
- Pennsylvania Weather Forecast: Cold and Snowy Conditions Expected This Week: A cold and snowy weather pattern is expected to impact Pennsylvania this week, with temperatures expected to drop into the teens and twenties.