Pennsylvania
After state blunder, Pa. abuse victims ask: ‘Who the hell are we supposed to trust?’
For some survivors, the news plunged them into old feelings and fears. For others, it could cost a shot at having their day in court altogether.
6 years ago
Listen 5:07The inside story of how Pa. failed to deliver millions in coronavirus rent relief
A review of thousands of emails reveals the program was doomed to fail from the start, depriving desperate tenants of relief as they lived in fear of losing their homes.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania GOP may meet to discuss Toomey impeachment vote
Several county parties already voted to censure Toomey even before Saturday's vote. In Washington County, GOP chairman Dave Ball said party members felt betrayed by Toomey.
6 years ago
Brian Sims, state lawmaker from Philly, announces bid for Pa. lt. gov.
Sims was recently re-elected to a fifth term representing a portion of downtown Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Chesco employers say workers want vaccines. Actually getting them is another story
Philly area employers thought encouraging workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would be a challenge. That turned out to be the easy part.
6 years ago
Listen 2:24Toomey on guilty vote: Trump urged mob to march on Capitol to prevent election certification
“As a result of President Trump’s actions, for the first time in American history, the transfer of presidential power was not peaceful,” Toomey said.
6 years ago
State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.
6 years ago
Montgomery County Community College receives largest gift in school history
The $3 million gift will go toward the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation
6 years ago
Pa. health officials to reduce the total number of authorized vaccine providers
The move comes amid a broader tightening of rules and regulations around vaccine distribution.
6 years ago
A pardoned man died in prison before Gov. Wolf signed his commutation — spurring talk of reforms
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the death “personally devastated” him, and galvanized him to push Gov. Wolf to speed up the commutation process.
6 years ago
Social media networks and online research skills give some younger people an edge, even as older people overall face higher risk of hospitalization and death.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: With vaccine supply limited, Bucks County officials ask for patience
Supply issues notwithstanding, the county is still planning to expand its vaccine distribution infrastructure.
6 years ago
‘It’s been an overwhelming response’: Delco’s Board of Health search draws interest
Pennsylvania requires the selection of a board of health consisting of at least two licensed physicians. Ninety people have applied for the five posts.
6 years ago
Berms, blasts, and… dino prints? Bucks quarry hearing continues cross-examination
Springfield Twp. residents’ questions indicated a variety of reasons for opposition that could surface in later arguments, or simply go extinct.
6 years ago
Wolf administration refuses to release details after failure derails Pa. clergy sex abuse relief
The Department of State disclosed that it had no system in place to prevent such an error, which has devastated clergy sexual abuse survivors.
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