Pa news

Here are the latest news updates from Pennsylvania:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Philadelphia Area Expects Rain and Thunderstorms on Tuesday: The Philadelphia area is expecting rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a chance of severe weather.
  3. 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.