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Pennsylvania

FILE PHOTO: In this Sept. 25, 2018 file photo, marijuana plants grow in a tomato greenhouse being renovated to grow pot in Delta, British Columbia. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
Politics & Policy

What New Jersey’s cannabis ballot measure could mean for Pennsylvania

Pa. faces a new dynamic if and when it considers whether to pursue its own recreational marijuana legalization measure.

6 years ago

A voter arrives to cast her ballot at the Charles Sumner Elementary School on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Scranton, Pa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

They rejected Trump, but stuck with Republicans down-ballot. Meet Pa.’s ticket splitters

Across Pennsylvania, and especially in populous areas like the Philadelphia suburbs, voters sent mixed signals and down-ballot Republicans far out-performed Trump.

6 years ago

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A sign hangs in front of an American flag, as a handful of supporters of President Donald Trump continue to protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Courts & Law

Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud

In court, Trump's lawyers must walk a precarious line between advocating for their client and upholding their professional oath.

6 years ago

(Joshua Vaughn/The Appeal)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Serious COVID-19 outbreak threatens hundreds at Pa. prison for medically vulnerable

In the Capitol, both Democrats and Republicans are calling for the release of ill and geriatric prisoners, but advocates fear it might already be too late.

6 years ago

Upper Tohickon Creek in Bucks County
Community

Planning, protection, and promises: Developer responds to pushback on proposed Bucks County quarry

H&K Group, which proposes a 2-pit quarry in Springfield Twp., pledged noise protection, environmental reclamation and a commitment to work with residents.

6 years ago

A woman wears a Trump flag as a cape as supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vote counting continues, in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, two days after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Politics & Policy

Tally may bring challenges under Pennsylvania recount rules

There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, and no state or county election official has reported fraud or any other problem with the accuracy of the count.

6 years ago

Joseph Torsella lost reelection for Pa. Treasurer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Torsella concedes Treasury race in another blow for Pa. Democrats

Democratic incumbent treasurer Joe Torsella has conceded his seat to Republican candidate Stacy Garrity — an upsetting loss for Democrats.

6 years ago

Some Republicans from the Pennsylvania General Assembly gather for a press conference Tues., Nov. 10, 2020. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Politics & Policy

‘We are not afraid’: State GOP lawmakers flout rules as COVID-19 surges in Pa.

Many Pennsylvania Republican House members are still ignoring coronavirus public health measures and putting others at risk.

6 years ago

In this July 10, 2013 file photo, semi-automatic handguns are seen displayed for purchase at an arms supply store in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man arrested for alleged gun trafficking

The criminal investigation describes the man buying 36 guns in less than three months across eight counties, including Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester.

6 years ago

Roughly two dozen lawmakers called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit, saying they had fielded widespread doubts about the fairness of the Nov. 3 presidential election. (AMANDA BERG / FOR SPOTLIGHT PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. GOP lawmakers to probe unverified fraud claims in election they largely won

Roughly two dozen House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit.

6 years ago

Demonstrators hold signs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as arguments are heard about the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Health

‘It’s a paralyzing fear’: More than 1 million in Pa. would lose coverage if Affordable Care Act is overturned

The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the law Tuesday. If declared unconstitutional, hundreds of thousands in the state would lose health care.

6 years ago

A University of Washington research coordinator holds up a swab after testing a someone for coronavirus on Oct. 23 in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP Photo)
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Record increase in daily COVID-19 cases

Pennsylvania added more than 4,361 positive cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the state total to 238,657, according to the state Department of Health.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign sues to block Pennsylvania election result

A spokesperson for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Trump’s campaign was trying to “disenfranchise the record number of people who voted against him.”

6 years ago

President Trump speaks in the White House briefing room
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Here’s what GOP in Pa. are saying about Biden’s victory and Trump’s refusal to concede

Pennsylvania Republicans are defending President Donald Trump’s challenges of the state’s election results, while largely stopping short of fraud claims.

6 years ago

At 12th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, protesters from both sides were separated by a line of police.
Politics & Policy

All eyes on Pennsylvania: Photos and videos from election week 2020

The eyes of the world were on Philly last week as ballots were counted for the 2020 presidential election. Here’s what they saw.

6 years ago

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