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Pennsylvania

This photo combo shows. Republican David McCormick, left, addressing supporters at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Sept. 21, 2023 and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaking during an event at AFSCME Council 13 offices, March 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa..
Politics & Policy

Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest

Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.

2 years ago

Melissa Lewis brought her dog, Poppy, to her polling place at the Museum of the American Revolution
Politics & Policy

Election 2024 updates: Biden protest votes, worrisome turnout, full race results

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.

2 years ago

A mail-in ballot drop box
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Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2024: When voters can expect results

On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and more.

2 years ago

Voting stickers
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Pennsylvania 2024 primary election results

See full results and maps from Pa.'s 2024 primary election, including races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.

2 years ago

A solar panel owned by the City of Philadelphia. (City of Philadelphia)
Science

Pa., N.J. to receive millions for solar energy projects that will benefit residents with low income

The solar projects will lower energy bills for overburdened residents of the Philadelphia region, federal officials say.

2 years ago

Lucy Dinsmore outside
Community

‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed

Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.

2 years ago

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Allegheny County Election Division Deputy Manager Chet Harhut carries a container of mail-in ballots in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

Crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states, including Pa., creates a shadow war for the 2024 election

The Republican National Committee, newly reconstituted under Trump, has filed lawsuits targeting voting and election administration. It's not a new strategy.

2 years ago

Republican House candidate Mark Houck
Politics & Policy

Republicans’ defense of the ‘Biden 16’ House districts starts with Pa.’s primary election

The Republicans' House majority is so slim that Democrats need to flip just four seats to retake control.

2 years ago

Maulik Pancholy
Education

Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’

Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.

2 years ago

election day at a polling place
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries

Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in the upcoming general election in November.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford (center) talks about legislation aimed at preventing gun violence during a town hall at Villanova University.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House Dems propose new expulsion rules after Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while facing a warrant

Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Education

Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026

The governor said he would like to get rid of the federally required standardized tests altogether, but that would mean losing $600 million in federal aid.

2 years ago

Smoke shop corner store
Urban Planning

Upper Darby officials introduce plans to restrict excessive smoke shops

Township officials want to change zoning laws to clamp down on the rise of smoke shops, which have become a growing nuisance to community members.

2 years ago

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The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

The vast majority of Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary

Pennsylvania's 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.

2 years ago

Brian Fitzpatrick and Mark Houck
Politics & Policy

In Bucks County, Fitzpatrick faces right-wing primary challenger Houck

Fitzpatrick, a self-described moderate, has successfully fended off GOP primary opponents before. Challenger Mark Houck is looking to do what others couldn't.

2 years ago

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