Pennsylvania
Penn State frat death case plods ahead, but pared down
A string of guilty pleas has left just five defendants still fighting charges in the hazing-related death of Tim Piazza, a pledge at a Penn State fraternity two years ago.
5 years ago
Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers
School board members in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.
5 years ago
The only resolution worth keeping this new year
All the airbags deployed. Every single one of them.
5 years ago
At Pa. Farm Show and beyond, women are forging a path into agriculture
The 2012 census showed 30 percent of farmers were women and just 14 percent of farms were primarily run by women.
5 years ago
Principal turnover highest in Pa. cities, study says, and school leaders may be getting whiter, too
A new report reveals five eye-raising trends among school principals related to turnover, age, race, geography and more.
5 years ago
Congressman Scott Perry sees no clear end to shutdown
Midstate Republican Congressman Scott Perry said however the shutdown ends, funding a border wall will likely continue to be a topic of debate.
5 years ago
Some top Pa. Senate committees see turnover after many years
Notably, the House caucus doesn't have any women senior enough for the chair positions.
5 years ago
Pa. updates plan to fight opioid addiction
The new year is also bringing a new push to pass legislation that would allow Department of Health to declare a "public health emergency."
5 years ago
Pa. Safe Harbor law fines helping human trafficking victims
Pennsylvania is working to roll out a law aimed at protecting sexually exploited children. It uses fines paid by those convicted under the law to help the exploited.
5 years ago
Philly-area congressional reps refuse pay during shutdown
Four Philadelphia-area members of Congress say they should share the pain of federal workers.
5 years ago
Why Pennsylvania is trying a new solution for the school scoring equation
Should schools be rated and reviewed like restaurants, movies, and Uber rides? Or are the stakes higher? Why Pennsylvania is trying a new tool.
Air Date: January 8, 2019
Listen 15:10Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
5 years ago
Widener pushing back as Chester installs parking meters on campus
The rate for parking at newly metered spaces on Widener University campus will be $2 an hour.
5 years ago
Pro-gun activists protest proposed firearm legislation outside Pittsburgh city-county building
The rally was organized by Justin Dillon of Erie, Pa., in response to efforts by Pittsburgh City Council to enact gun control legislation.
5 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
5 years ago
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