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Pennsylvania

a canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election

The state's attorney general, Democrat Josh Shapiro, called the court's decision “another win for Democracy.”

6 years ago

Fisherman on the Susquehanna River. It supplies half the freshwater flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. (Chris Gardner / AP Photo)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Central Pa. counties get $6M to help reduce pollution headed to the Chesapeake Bay

The grants will go to Adams, Bedford, Centre, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties.

6 years ago

A man walks through the 30th Street Station ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation's top public health agency pleaded with Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: With COVID-19 cases steadily rising, state records record high on Thanksgiving

As COVID cases rise, hospitals are making plans in case they begin running short of beds. If certain benchmarks are hit, elective surgeries may be curtailed.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

The next big thing in the Pa. legislature? Another fight over congressional maps

Compared to previous cycles, Democrats control the governorship and the Supreme Court — positions that give them considerable sway over the process.

6 years ago

Jayne Clauss pours servings of gravy at St. Robert Bellarmine Church
Community

`It’s heartbreaking’: On the eve of a pandemic Thanksgiving, FEAST distributes meals, coats to those without

The Warrington-based nonprofit, started in 2012, prepared 3,000 meals for Bucks and Montco residents, the most in its history.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the press. in Harrisburg.
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Residents to receive COVID-19 emergency alerts

Pa. residents with mobile devices will receive emergency alerts about COVID-19 through the WEA system, which notifies people of threats like severe weather and Amber Alerts.

6 years ago

A brick of solid waste remains after frack water is recycled.
Science

Dimock residents worry about planned fracking waste well

Plans are in the early stages, but people weary of water contamination are on edge.

6 years ago

(Soumil Kumar/Pexels)
Courts & Law

Investigation underway into Delco government computer disruption

The Bureau of Elections and the county's Emergency Services Department — which use separate computer networks — are not affected by the disruption.

6 years ago

Nurses picket at the entrance to St Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa. About 800 nurses went on strike on Nov. 17 citing long simmering grievances over wages and staffing levels. They returned to work after a two-day walkout. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Nurses reach new contracts at St. Christopher’s, Einstein, Mercy Fitzgerald hospitals; St. Mary still unresolved

Earlier this month, nurses at 4 hospitals authorized strikes over safe staffing ratios, other issues. St. Mary nurses and Trinity Health have yet to agree.

6 years ago

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the state capitol in Harrisburg to demand action on climate change on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Rachel McDevitt/WITF)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Can Biden’s climate plan spark cooperation in Pa.? Some see common ground in jobs, infrastructure

In Pennsylvania, a high-polluting state with a history of coal and natural gas production, it’s fair to expect pushback on Biden’s plan.

6 years ago

Anel Medina (center), a registered nurse who graduated from Delaware County Community College, joins a rally in support of DACA. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

President-elect Biden promises immigration overhaul, but some Pa. activists are wary

Biden has pledged to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, on his first day in office.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman speaks after he was sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke / AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

The ‘cult’ of John Fetterman has a national following. What could that mean for his political future?

Fetterman is at the forefront of the Wolf administration’s defense of the 2020 election against unfounded claims of election fraud and malfeasance by President Donald Trump.

6 years ago

Staff at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site talk to people waiting in line in their cars at the PNC Bank Arts Center
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Farley warns of growing infection, fatality rates in Philly; state sets contact-tracing priorities

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said, unchecked, the rising infection and fatality rates could strain hospital resources.

6 years ago

Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania certifies election results, making Biden’s victory official

In Pennsylvania’s final tally, Joe Biden received 3,458,229 votes — an advantage of more than 80,000 over President Donald Trump.

6 years ago

In voting against the state House's request to audit the election, Rep. Jake Wheatley (D., Allegheny) said it was duplicative of the Department of State's audit, which is required by law.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

In rare move, bipartisan panel rejects Pa. House request to audit 2020 election

An attempt by Pa.'s GOP-controlled legislature to audit the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election failed Monday when a bipartisan panel rejected it.

6 years ago

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