PennDOT crews preparing for winter storm; travel restrictions in effect

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — PennDOT says hundreds of trucks will be spreading salt before the winter storm begins Friday evening, and plows will hit the roads if snow accumulates above an inch. “There are going to be more than 400 trucks out there spreading when that storm first starts, and if those accumulations were to rise … Read more

Federal judge blocks Texas app store age verification law from taking effect in the new year

A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a new state law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases Tuesday. Senate Bill 2420, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, passed almost unanimously in this year’s legislative session. Also known as the App Store Accountability Act, the law would require … Read more

New DUI law takes effect in PA, aims to improve public safety and sentencing clarity

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A new Pennsylvania law aimed at strengthening drunk driving enforcement and clarifying sentencing rules has taken effect, following recent court decisions that prompted calls for changes from prosecutors and judges statewide. The legislation, known as Act 58 of 2025, updates the state’s DUI statutes to reflect rulings by both the U.S. … Read more