Government

City council, municipal updates, and government news.

An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

Marcus Chen

Advertisement · Why this ad?

Government•6h

Manheim Township commissioners address Celso Mesias’ DUI arrest

The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners discussed the recent DUI arrest of Commissioner Celso Mesias during Monday night’s meeting.

Read story →

Government•7h

What to expect in Pennsylvania at the polls a week from today

A voter fills out his ballot at the Board of Elections office in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa. October 20, 2026. (Photo by John Beale/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)One week out from Election Day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt advised voters to be patient, both with those working the...

Read story →

Government•15h

New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states are suing discount retailer Dollar General over what officials claim were a pattern of “unlawful overcharges” dating back years.

Read story →