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Pennsylvania farmers must adapt to survive, advocates say
A major advocacy group for Pennsylvania farmers says many have had to change the way they do business to stay afloat financially.
7 years ago
Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Fiona Hill’s comment followed a blistering back-and-forth during questioning from Republicans at the House hearing.
7 years ago
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards to lead SEPTA
It’s official: PennDOT secretary Leslie Richards will be the new general manager of SEPTA starting January 2020.
7 years ago
Secrecy, deal-making rule in process to pick Pa.’s interim judges
The lack of transparency or public checks in filling judicial vacancies is getting renewed scrutiny this year because of Wolf’s choice for the appellate seat: Drew Crompton.
7 years ago
‘Massive’ manhunt at the Shore after police, suspect exchange gunfire
A manhunt is underway at the Jersey Shore for a man who authorities say exchanged gunfire with a police officer Thursday morning.
7 years ago
Philly Council moves to phase down abatement after abandoning cap on tax break
A bill that aims to “phase down” Philadelphia’s controversial 10-year tax abatement on residential construction got introduced at City Council Thursday.
7 years ago
Dredging of ‘critical shoals’ in N.J. Intracoastal Waterway to begin
The dredging of dangerous areas within New Jersey's Intracoastal Waterway is set to begin, federal officials announced.
7 years ago
Philly police officer wounded in gunfire exchange with man
Authorities in Philadelphia say at least one man exchanged gunfire with police as he was getting off a bus and an officer suffered a graze wound.
7 years ago
Toxic PFAS chemicals, found across Pennsylvania, get the Hollywood treatment
Dark Waters dramatizes the true story of a former corporate lawyer who exposed the effects of toxic PFAS chemicals discharged into a creek in West Virginia.
7 years ago
Philly DA names office’s first ever artist-in-residence, James Hough
Pittsburgh-based James Hough was selected to be the first artist-in-residence in the Philadelphia’s DA’s office and believed to be the first in any DA’s office in the country.
7 years ago
After years of internal fights, Pa. legislature passes statute of limitations overhaul
People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania is one of three states where high school football enrollment is not in decline.
7 years ago
Day 5 of Trump public impeachment hearings
Fiona Hill, formerly the top Russia specialist on the National Security Council, is testifying before House lawmakers on Thursday.
7 years ago
Is Philly City Council doing a good job? We analyzed 15k bills to find out
The increasingly powerful body does a lot of lawmaking, but some issues — like the city’s distressingly high poverty rate — refuse to budge.
7 years ago
High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, and Santa on the rails are in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, classic R&B, hip-hop and Santa on the rails are the highlights of this week’s “Things To Do.”
7 years ago
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