Pennsylvania
Employee at Berks County immigration detention center tests positive for COVID-19
The employee was a member of the medical staff and that the center was responding by cleaning the building and contact tracing.
6 years ago
Trump campaign loses again in suit over Philly voter offices
A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel in 2-1 decision upheld a judge's rejection of the Trump campaign's lawsuit against Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Pa. prosecutors release guidance outlining polling place rules, warn against intimidation schemes
Secretary of State Boockvar and Attorney General Shapiro have repeatedly said there are multiple layers of security to ensure voter safety as well as a fair, free election.
6 years ago
PUC doesn’t have to disclose its estimates of Mariner East ‘blast zone,’ court rules
The Commonwealth Court ruled that the Public Utility Commission does not have to disclose its calculations on any explosion of natural gas liquids from the pipelines.
6 years ago
Trump campaign tapes voters at Philly drop boxes, threatens lawsuit
The campaign acknowledged the taping in a letter from a lawyer that complained it had caught voters on video illegally depositing multiple ballots.
6 years ago
Trump and Biden had a real debate, and 4 other takeaways
The debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump focused on corruption, but the pandemic remains a big issue.
6 years ago
Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate
The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.
6 years ago
WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.
6 years ago
How Amy Coney Barrett could be key to new lawsuit to block Pa.’s mail-in ballot extension
A new federal lawsuit seeks to block Pennsylvania officials from counting mail-in and absentee ballots received within three days after Election Day.
6 years ago
Freshman congresswoman in Pa.’s 6th district faces challenge from fellow engineer
Chrissy Houlahan is the first female representative from the district. John Emmons praises President Trump's policies.
6 years ago
Penn State men’s basketball coach resigns after investigation into ‘noose’ comment
Penn State University head basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his post.
6 years ago
Wolf offers $20 million relief plan for bars and restaurants
The relief plan requires approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
6 years ago
Pa. residents with court debt could have their records automatically sealed under new bill
State legislators have passed a bill expanding the law that automatically seals certain criminal records to residents who can’t afford to pay their court debt.
6 years ago
Talks collapse on a deal to let Pa. counties open mail ballots before Election Day
With no deal between Wolf and the GOP-led legislature, mail ballot processing can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day, opening room for candidates to falsely declare victory.
6 years ago
Senate GOP halts fixes for Pa.’s troubled rent relief program, surprising even their own
The state House unanimously passed long-awaited changes Monday, but Senate leadership refused to advance it, leaving many landlords and families on the financial brink.
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