Pennsylvania
Delaware County sues PFAS makers for contamination at fire-fighting sites
DuPont, 3M say they will ‘vigorously’ defend claims they knew chemicals were toxic since 1960s.
4 years ago
Trump ‘asked me’ to run for governor, Pa. state Sen. Mastriano says
Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, said he met with Trump on Monday in New York and, among other things, discussed the governor's race and the candidates.
4 years ago
In-person visits to be reinstated at several Pennsylvania state prisons
COVID-19 cases are on the decline, so select facilities will allow incarcerated people to have visitors for the first time since March 2020.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Philly won’t require masks outdoors starting Friday
Masks will still be required indoors in Philadelphia, but that policy could soon change as well.
4 years ago
CHOP receives $25M donation for its fetal medicine program from the family behind Wawa
The gift will fund expansion of the delivery unit, creation of a birth defects biorepository, and a position in pediatric surgical science.
4 years ago
Pa. voters give legislature more power to override governor during emergency declarations
Republicans in Pennsylvania have won a significant victory in their efforts to curtail a governor’s power in emergency situations.
4 years ago
Gainey likely to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor; Peduto concedes in Democratic primary
State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory.
4 years ago
Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count
Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.
4 years ago
‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag
Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.
4 years ago
It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know
It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: SEPTA to lift capacity limits in June
While capacity limits will be lifted, SEPTA will keep requiring riders to wear masks, in accordance with CDC guidance.
4 years ago
After a "nightmare" year led to massive turnover among those who run Pa.'s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.
4 years ago
Can moving to lower-poverty neighborhoods help kids long term? HUD awards Chester $3.5M to find out
The funding is part of an effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to study whether changing a child's zip code can improve their life in the long term.
4 years ago
FBI probe of massive Pa. pension fund seeks evidence of kickbacks or bribery
Subpoenas reviewed by Spotlight PA and The Philadelphia Inquirer lay bare the scope of the federal investigation into Pennsylvania's $64 billion public school pension fund.
4 years ago
All politics is national — Pa. voters driven to engage with local races amid larger polarization
Many who plan to vote in next week’s primary say political lines drawn during the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice have seeped into local contests.
4 years ago
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