EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 5 MIN
PA Headlines | May 15 | Online threats target 20 state lawmakers.
from The Morning Agenda · host WITF
Pennsylvania State Police say twenty Democratic state lawmakers were targeted by online threats, which led to the arrest of a suspect last week. State police arrested a 42-year-old Lebanon County man last week, after they say he made a series of threats on social media last month. Voting by Penn State faculty on whether to unionize ended last week. Ballot counting began Wednesday and is slated to be completed by today (Fri).The York County SPCA is asking for the public's help, after rescuing more than 50 dogs from a hoarding situation. Officials say it's one of the largest hoarding cases in its history.Dozens of clean water advocates will gather in Lancaster County next week for the Choose Clean Water Conference. It's a three-day meeting of regional leaders from the nonprofit, government and business industries.And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot: Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today’s bright spot... is a no-brainer – literally.The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest was revealed earlier this week by NPR Music's Bobby Carter.The group Cure for Paranoia – with a song called “No Brainer” – is the winner, marking the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge.
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Pennsylvania State Police say twenty Democratic state lawmakers were targeted by online threats, which led to the arrest of a suspect last week. State police arrested a 42-year-old Lebanon County man last week, after they say he made a series of threats on social media last month. Voting by Penn State faculty on whether to unionize ended last week. Ballot counting began Wednesday and is slated to be completed by today (Fri). The York County SPCA is asking for the public's help, after rescuing more than 50 dogs from a hoarding situation. Officials say it's one of the largest hoarding cases in its history. Dozens of clean water advocates will gather in Lancaster County next week for the Choose Clean Water Conference. It's a three-day meeting of regional leaders from the nonprofit, government and business industries. And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot: Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today’s bright spot... is a no-brainer – literally. The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest was revealed earlier this week by NPR Music's Bobby Carter. The group Cure for Paranoia – with a song called “No Brainer” – is the winner, marking the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge.
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