
Keystone Crossroads Archive
State-related universities fearful of becoming casualties of Pa.’s ongoing budget impasse
Pa. budget impasse has put funding for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities in jeopardy. Without it, in-state students will likely see a tuition spike.
8 years ago
Pa. court weighs delaying gerrymander lawsuit similar to case before U.S. Supreme Court
Commonwealth Court Judge Dan Pelligrini heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stay a lawsuit over the state’s congressional distric ...
8 years ago
Murphy won’t seek reelection after abortion controversy
Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania has announced plans to retire at the end of this term — amid tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair.
8 years ago
At Pa. conference, keynoter Michelle Obama encourages women to speak up
Speaking to more than 12,000 women as if she were their wise, down-to-earth and funny girlfriend, former first lady Michelle Obama advise ...
8 years ago
Legislative districting split the State College area into 3 state house districts
When you have a question about voting, polling places or legislative districts in Centre County, a good place to start is the Elections Office.
8 years ago
South Philly family of refugees leaves trauma behind for hard work in America
Anyone who thinks refugees in America get a golden ticket hasn’t met Tatiana Angama.
8 years ago
Paul Ryan brings tidings of tax change to Delaware County factory workers
Employees of Penn Machine pressed the speaker for more details on how the framework would improve their lives.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Those challenging fairness of Pa. school funding will have day in court
In a decision that could eventually shake Pennsylvania’s educational landscape, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a lawsu ...
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Property assessment reform bill clears Pennsylvania House
After nearly a decade of work, the state task force on overhauling the commonwealth's property valuation system is starting off with relatively simple legislation.
8 years ago
‘Boomerangers’ return to Altoona for jobs, family and a slower pace of life
For some Altoona natives who have returned to the area, there are many appeals to working and living back home.
8 years ago
Every state in the U.S. was required to submit a proposal to the federal government by last week on how it will comply with the new feder ...
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Harrisburg launches pilot program for police body cameras
The capital city joins a small group of Pennsylvania municipalities that have tested or permanently integrated the equipment. ...
8 years ago
Every state in the U.S. was required to submit a proposal to the federal government by last week on how it will comply with the new feder ...
8 years ago
Alt-right flyers posted throughout three Pennsylvania college campuses
More college campuses in Pennsylvania recently got a visit from a group identified as a white nationalist hate group by the Southern Pove ...
8 years ago
Report on ‘chronic teacher absenteeism’ in Pa. highlights union’s role, spurs further questions
A new report finds that teachers in traditional public schools are almost three times as likely to be chronically absent as teachers in c ...
8 years ago
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