Pennsylvania

Are you looking for a new best friend? Well, you may get to find one this weekend at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption event. Director of marketing and communication Sara Smith joins NBC10’s Matt DeLucia in studio with very ADORABLE puppies to share all the details. 

Shye Roberts, an 18-year-old Bethlehem native, secured second place on Season 26 of NBC’s hit show “The Voice.”

There will be a lot happening on Wednesday from heavy rain to strong winds and then an extreme drop in temperatures. Temperatures will be in the 60s on Wednesday but will drop down to the 30s by the end of the week. NBC10’s First Alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp has what to know to be prepared.

The Chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is speaking out about how to prevent a tragedy like the candy factory explosion in Berks County that happened nearly two years ago. The NTSB presented its findings into the deadly explosion.

Luigi Mangione remains in a Pennsylvania jail cell accused of murder almost a week after the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson in Manhattan. Mangione’s lawyer says he will fight extradition to New York and is expected to plead not guilty. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the details.

Beginning at 4 a.m. rounds of heavy rain and wind gusts will begin moving through the region causing the potential for flooding and power outages. NBC10’s First Alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp breaks down what to expect as this storm hits our area.

A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at R.M. Palmer Co. in Berks County. The National Transportation Safety Board says that the chocolate factory failed to have natural gas emergency procedures in place that could have resulted in an immediate evacuation.

From unique ball drops to rooftop soirees, here’s our rundown of the best New Year’s Eve events happening across the Philadelphia region this year.

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, yelled and struggled with officers outside a Blair County courthouse where he contested extradition back to New York to face charges. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk and Claudia Vargas have the latest information on this case.

After the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shouted outside a Blair County courthouse on Tuesday, Luigi Mangione’s attorney said he is expected to plead not guilty to the Pa. charges against him.

WATCH: Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter shout entering courthouse: ‘It’s an insult to the intelligence of the American people’

Luigi Mangione — the University of Pennsylvania graduate accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — was captured on video screaming at reporters as police led him into the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

A FIRST ALERT will be in effect for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Pennsylvania became the first state to approve a new bill that cracks down on AI-generated child sexual abuse material by outlawing the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes.

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Marvin Gomez expects the fog across the region to lift in the afternoon. Then, he expects heavy downpours throughout the area on Wednesday.

University of Pennsylvania graduate Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. NBC10’s Brenna Weick has the details and shares more about Mangione’s local ties. 

While announcing the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spoke out against those who have called Mangione a “hero” and condemned his alleged actions.

A new law has been designed to go after people creating sexually explicit videos and photos using artificial intelligence. Officials say there has been a troubling rise in these deepfakes targeting minors. The new bill would hold creators accountable, even if they are underage. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has the details.

The Pennsylvania State Police Department hosted a press conference following the arrest of a person of interest in the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The man is being charged with two felonies, including forgery in the second degree and a firearm count, and three misdemeanors.

Senator Bob Casey made his final visit to Philadelphia after he lost his bid for reelection. He is closing out his third term in the senate after losing his seat to Republican Dave McCormick. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Casey about the potential for another run.