PennLive reported on a case where crack cocaine and synthetic drugs, linked to at least 18 overdoses including four deaths, were found to be laced with fentanyl in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

An article from PennLive, published in November 2022, discusses the ongoing fentanyl crisis in Pennsylvania. It includes details about public awareness events and memorials for lives lost to addiction, underscoring the state's efforts to address the crisis

Pennsylvania Attorney General's office released a report noting a significant increase in overdose deaths in the state, with a rise of 16.4 percent in 2020 and a further 6 percent increase in 2021. The report highlighted the growing issue of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, found in counterfeit pills​

This article from PennLive discusses the increasing threat of fentanyl to children in Pennsylvania, with authorities in Chester County charging two individuals with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of children in connection with fentanyl-related incidents

New York Governor Hochul signed legislation aimed at combating the public health crisis caused by fentanyl overdoses. This law was named in memory of an individual who died of an accidental fentanyl overdose, highlighting the need for increased resources and measures to address the crisis​.