WITF News Stories

Dec 10 2024 100 ep. 3 mins 1

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How to save energy and make your home more comfortable this winter

With temperatures dropping, many are reaching to turn up their thermostats. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt has more on how to keep your home comfortable this winter. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pa. election certification not complete at deadline, but close

Nov 27 2024 1 mins

The inauguration of a new president happens thanks to a careful certification process that traces all the way back to individual counties. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports this week’s election certification, slightly delayed in 3 counties, is the first major administrative step to seating elected public officials.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.co

WITF Music: Spoken Musik

Nov 26 2024 4 mins

An interview with Central PA hip-hop artist Spoken Musik.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pa. drivers will spend less to fill up the tank this Thanksgiving

Nov 22 2024 1 mins

Pennsylvania drivers can expect to spend less at the gas pump over this Thanksgiving holiday than they spent last year. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt has more on recent trends in gas prices. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pa. farmers get federal grants to help with droughts

Nov 22 2024 1 mins

Pennsylvania’s farms could become more resilient to severe weather brought on by climate change thanks to millions in federal grant money. StateImpact Pennsylvania's Rachel McDevitt reports backers of the money say helping farmers will create a ripple effect for rural economies. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Pennsylvania sees record wildfires this fall

More wildfires have burned in Pennsylvania this fall than in the traditional spring fire season. StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Rachel McDevitt has more on what’s causing the shift. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amtrak completes track project between Harrisburg and Lancaster

Nov 20 2024 1 mins

Amtrak has wrapped up a $122 million track replacement project between Harrisburg and Lancaster.WITF's Tim Lambert reports what was expected to be a two-year effort ended up being completed in eight months.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania counties conduct audits and recount before certifying results

Counties across the state are auditing election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports audits are a key part of the election process before vote totals are certified and officials are sworn into office. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial hydroelectric project on Susquehanna River still waiting on word from regulator

Nov 18 2024 1 mins

A proposed hydroelectric project near the Susquehanna River is still awaiting word from a federal regulator on whether it can move forward. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt reports environmental groups oppose the project. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recount called in U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Bob Casey

Nov 14 2024 1 mins

Exhausted election officials have seven million votes to recount in under two weeks. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat Bob Casey is close enough to trigger the state’s automatic recount law.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.