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Pennsylvania

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a news conference. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. House passes constitutional changes that would limit governor’s emergency powers

The move represents the latest battle between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the legislature over his disaster emergency declaration during the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

State Sen. Anthony Williams. (Tyger Williams/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. Democratic state senator tests positive for the coronavirus

Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the second Pennsylvania legislator to contract the virus.

6 years ago

Shell ethane cracker in Pa.
Politics & Policy

Wolf, legislature draw closer to more tax breaks for the natural gas industry

Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize natural gas manufacturers.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
Community

First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania

Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."

6 years ago

Democratic legislators announce a lawsuit aimed at blocking efforts by the Trump campaign to impose tighter rules on vote-by-mail and loosen restrictions on the eligibility of poll watchers.
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. Democrats file suit in state court to counter election rules case filed by Trump campaign

"There are many of us who represent diverse communities, … [who] understand that it is our duty to stand up, to protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to vote.”

6 years ago

Hundreds of people filled the street outside Lebanon’s courthouse at a Black Lives Matter protest in early June. (Alanna Elder/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Voices of the movement: Meet the women who organized the anti-racist protest in this divided Pa. town

Lebanon, Pa. is known for being a town divided. These three women are trying to bring the town together in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.

6 years ago

Listen 5:12
Close up of a dictionary word
Politics & Policy

Bucks County GOP lawmakers call for investigation into unresolved unemployment claims

Bucks County members of the Republican Caucus call for the House Oversight Committee to look into what they call “the failure of the Unemployment Compensation program.”

6 years ago

Piles of trash in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week

City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Damning report on Pa.’s failure to protect residents from fracking unlikely to result in major reform

Despite the two-year effort to bring these findings to light, it’s unclear if the grand jury report will bring about meaningful reforms sought by those who say they’ve harmed.

6 years ago

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci, right, and President Donald Trump listen as Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Health

Why are we so confused about what’s safe? How did the message get so muddled?

When Pa. ordered a coronavirus shutdown in March, things were clear: Stay home. Four months later, localized rules make safety seem open to interpretation.

6 years ago

Listen 3:52
Kimrenee Patterson works on a puzzle, with Peyton, 2, at Patterson’s daycare in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Pa. mask mandate for kids at child care has good intentions. Can it be followed?

Youngsters 2 and over must wear masks, but child care providers worry it will hinder language development, monitoring for allergic reactions, and more.

6 years ago

Listen 1:49
Police patrol car with flashing lights and siren on
Community
NBC10

Video of Allentown officer kneeling on man sparks protests

Various protesters in Allentown took to the streets Saturday night, demanding answers from the city’s mayor, Ray O'Connell, and Police Chief Glenn Granitz.

6 years ago

Philly skyline
Health

4 more states added to Pennsylvania travel quarantine list

The state earlier issued the recommendation for self-quarantine for people coming to the commonwealth from 15 other states.

6 years ago

Comic book author Reggie Byers was selling copies of his latest book, 'AFROBOY AND PUFFGIRL' at the street fair in Media. (Zachariah Hughes/WHYY)
Community

Channeling protest energy, a Delco street fair highlights Black business owners

Building on calls for racial justice, a teen in Media worked with local organizations to connect people with Black-owned businesses in the region.

6 years ago

Rows of school buses
Education

Buses pose particular challenge for schools’ pandemic plans

The majority of the state's public school districts contract with private companies to provide bus transportation, and those companies have difficulty finding enough drivers.

6 years ago

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