Pennsylvania
Montgomery County approves new policy for fixing mail ballot errors
For this year’s general elections, the county will automatically send a replacement ballot to voters who make a mistake in their mail ballot submission.
5 hours ago
Clubs, bars and nonprofits say revenue from the machines helps keep their doors open as lawmakers weigh regulation.
1 day ago
Complaint accuses conservative activist Scott Presler of violating Pennsylvania campaign finance law
Public Citizen alleges Presler’s Early Vote Action failed to report spending on its unsuccessful campaign to remove three Democratic justices in 2025.
2 days ago
Listen 1:05Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is just one of several governors across the country trying to address the hot button issue of residents not wanting data centers near them.
2 days ago
As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up
As measles infections statewide reach nearly 300 cases, public health leaders are looking toward preventing disease in schools this fall.
3 days ago
Listen 1:56Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development
While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.
3 days ago
Listen 1:20The Philadelphia Building Trades and Construction Council supported Stacy Garrity for state treasurer in 2024. Now, the union is campaigning against her bid for governor.
4 days ago
Listen 1:03Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia
Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.
1 week ago
Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm
Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania joins more than a dozen other states suing the social media company.
1 week ago
Listen 1:12This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights
17-year-old Zach Peckman, a U.S. national champion and world record holder in competitive jump rope, hopes the sport will be added to the Olympics.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center begins
Residents say they’re concerned the new data center will reduce property values and impact their quality of life in the suburban Pennsylvania towns.
2 weeks ago
How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools
Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:12Federal agencies and state partners announced criminal charges against 19 people who allegedly defrauded Medicaid with home health schemes.
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