Pennsylvania’s worker-safety efforts have reached a notable landmark, with 1.6 million employees now enjoying enhanced protection. Celebrating this accomplishment, state officials praised a Northumberland County construction firm whose standout safety record has drawn statewide attention.

A construction worker died Thursday after falling 60 feet at the Gateway tunnel project site in Manhattan. The man, whose name has not been released, was working on a recently poured foundation wall when he plunged into the pit below.

A Lakewood coffee shop has reopened its doors following weeks of tension between workers and management over workplace safety. The café, operated by Rising Star Coffee, now welcomes patrons with shorter shifts and visible security measures to address ongoing concerns.

A restaurant food courier in Hampton shot and killed an armed man who allegedly tried to rob him on a Friday morning. Police say the man died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.