Noxious to economies and ecosystems, the ubiqutious pest is vastly expanding its range from PA. What you need to know: trib.al/isecyuP

From insurance rates to restaurants and quality of life, Pennsylvania stacks up well against its peers. Details: trib.al/AAT8g4z

Half of all employees in PA public schools would be laid off under Doug Mastriano's proposal, the state teachers union says. trib.al/prMTT9B

The 24-year-old woman, who authorities suspect wanted to sell the laptop stolen Jan. 6 to Russia, was denied a venue change for her trial. trib.al/BZIimoJ

The blaze consumed a home in Cecil Township and had spread to a nearby farmhouse​​. Firefighters were on scene for more than 5 hours. trib.al/4q5Ekk2

With fears stoked over an assault on their rights, the governor said he is seeking to protect the LGBTQ community. trib.al/eRRXPU0

Confirmation of the nation’s first polio case in nearly a decade has fueled concerns in Pennsylvania and nationwide. trib.al/XQyPLkg

The next few nights offer Pennsylvanians an amazing opportunity to see the otherworldly aurora borealis​. trib.al/isBMM74

Twelve-year-old Easton Oliverson of Utah is in critical condition after falling from a bunk bed at a player's dorm in Pennsylvania. trib.al/cWbT9bD

Scott Overland and his family were vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, when they found the pearl inside a clam. trib.al/paSwh5b

Stunted crop growth, water scarcity, increased risk of wildfires and more. What to know about drying conditions locally and nationwide: trib.al/FmAPPZw

Students were once able to bring food to share. The district said it updated the policy because of allergies, and ensuring food sanitation. trib.al/s0WVLYI

Pennsylvanians can get huge savings due to the new landmark legislation. Find out how you benefit. trib.al/hjsIoer

Increasingly complex criminal schemes to defraud senior citizens have taken hold in PA. Now, the state is fighting back. trib.al/5kAKbFD

Washington, Pennsylvania’s Advanced Surgical Hospital delivers superior patient outcomes in Joint Replacement, according to Healthgrades. trib.al/gqWbnO7

Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan are currently serving time for their roles in one of the biggest courtroom frauds in U.S. history. trib.al/K5KhQ5L

Police found human remains in Enola and Scranton, and say Jeremy Pauley was buying them from an Arkansas woman and selling them on Facebook. trib.al/tx3Vgho

According to FBI data, 984 police officers in the U.S. were killed on the job between 2010 and 2021. trib.al/mJM1INL

Lawmakers from both parties have signed onto legislation that would change Pennsylvania from a 'closed primary' to an 'open primary' state. trib.al/4ZGFJ0E

Peek inside the most recently listed houses available now in the Peters area. trib.al/v8yMxjm