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Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, southwest of Pittsburgh.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. Supreme Court decision to redraw congressional map adds possibly ‘chaotic’ twist in Western Pa. race

Pennsylvania’s upcoming congressional elections are in flux after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled this week that the state’s congressional map is unconstitutional.

7 years ago

 Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski arrives at the federal building in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 27, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Mayor Pawlowski’s federal corruption trial begins in Allentown

The defense of Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski in his bribery trial started in dramatic fashion.

7 years ago

In the last three election cycles Republicans have won 13 of Pennsylvania's 18 congressional seats. The 18th district seat is currently vacant.  Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican, resigned in October. (Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down congressional district map

The justices, ruling just days after hearing oral arguments in the case, also state in their order that a new map will be in place by Feb. 19.

7 years ago

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Map of the state of Pennsylvania showing county boundaries and names, county seats and rivers from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. counties call on state government to better support local public services

Pa.'s 67 counties signed on to a list of priorities they hope to achieve in 2018. But the local leaders say they cannot achieve their goals alone.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, which is often considered the poster child of gerrymandering. The district cuts through five counties and a number of municipalities.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighing decision on fast-tracked gerrymandering case

The court is expected to rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging the state’s congressional district boundaries.

7 years ago

Beth Lawn, a chaplain at a retirement community who lives in Chester, Pa., is one of 18 Democratic petitioners challenging the Pennsylvania congressional district map. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if state congressional district map is a partisan gerrymander

Pennsylvania’s congressional district map is ...

7 years ago

Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack wants the state Supreme Court to replace Pennsylvania's Congressional map (top) with one created by an expert witness (bottom) for plaintiffs in a lawsuit claiming the current map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. (Graphic designed by Lindsay Lazarski/Keystone Crossroads. Images from the Office of Lt. Gov. Mike Stack)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Redistricting reform proponents make last ditch arguments ahead of Pa. Supreme Court proceedings

Next week, the state Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit claiming Pennsylvania’s congressional map is an ...

7 years ago

A map of the 7th congressional district as drawn in 2011. The district incorporates most of Delaware County and portions of Chester, Montgomery, Berks and Lancaster Counties. (Dan Gleiter/pennlive.com)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Federal judges uphold Pennsylvania’s congressional map in gerrymandering case

Attorneys for the plaintiffs say they plan to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

7 years ago

PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Wage gap divides city workers along racial lines

7 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state capitol building on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania revenue collection in flux due to new federal tax law

Spurred by changes in the federal tax law, Pennsylvanians seem to have rushed to pay state income taxes early in hopes of taking advantage of uncapped deductions

7 years ago

Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District is often considered the poster child of gerrymandering. The district cuts through five counties and a number of municipalities including Chester, Upper Darby and Glenolden. (Map Source/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

No proof Pa. congressional map is unconstitutional, judge says

Commonwealth Court Judge Kevin Brobson issued a 130-page report Friday to the state Supreme Court.

7 years ago

Johnstown is a city of 19,000 residents situated at the confluence of two rivers and surrounded by hills. (Margaret J. Krauss/WESA)
Keystone Crossroads
Urban Planning

For cash-strapped Johnstown, sewer system overhaul comes with hefty costs

Johnstown is not an outlier when it comes to these problems, though its situation may be more severe.

7 years ago

A crew works to repair a 20-inch water main break in Pittsburgh on Monday, Dec. 18. (Liz Reid/WESA)
Keystone Crossroads
Urban Planning

‘Flush and boil’ advisory in Pittsburgh speaks to statewide infrastructure need

Many cities across Pennsylvania are struggling with outdated infrastructure, especially their water and s ...

7 years ago

The Pennsylvania  House Democratic Caucus paid $248,000 in 2015 to settle a complaint from a staffer of state Rep. Tom Caltagirone, D-Berks. (AP file photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. House Dems spent $250,000 to settle one harassment complaint

Altogether, House Democrats have paid $600,000 in taxpayer money to settle complaints against four lawmakers over the last decade.

7 years ago

PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Gamblers, foreign money and struggling homeowners: Inside Philly’s sheriff sale boom

7 years ago

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