
Pennsylvania
High risk dams pose upstream danger for many Pennsylvanians
A group of 145 dams are rated, in data supplied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as both high-hazard and in either poor or unsatisfactory condition.
6 years ago
Dean bill aims to curb aggressive debt collection tactics targeting military service members
Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean wants to address a growing complaint among service members about aggressive debt collectors.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania’s liquor board is posting record profits. That worries some lawmakers.
Republicans in the state legislature have long pushed to privatize the commonwealth’s state-run liquor industry.
6 years ago
Toomey takes preventative measures as Dems call for fracking bans
Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Senator introduced a resolution he hopes will enable Congress to defeat future presidents’ fracking bans in court.
6 years ago
Better prison oversight overdue, Delco Dems say, as superintendent faces accusations of misconduct
An Inquirer/The Caucus investigation detailed abuses of power by Superintendent John Reilly. A new oversight board hopes to prevent future impropriety.
6 years ago
Seven Pa. workers want their union dues back
The suit was filed by the same nonprofits who brought last year’s Janus case, in which SCOTUS ruled public sector unions can’t take dues from non-members.
6 years ago
7 solutions for Pennsylvania’s problems at the polls
Lessons from this year’s election in Pennsylvania could avoid a mess in 2020.
6 years ago
A fix for long lines at the polls? Pa.’s getting mail-in voting for 2020
You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.
6 years ago
What led to the blue wave in the Philly suburbs? Demographics, strong candidates and Donald Trump
Historic elections in 3 of Philadelphia’s 4 collar counties led to a Democratic takeover, driven by demographic shifts and disaffection with the president.
6 years ago
Prosecutors, defense debate Sean Kratz’s role in brutal 2017 Bucks County murders
Kratz is accused of murdering a young man on a Bucks County farm and helping his cousin burn and bury two more. He faces life in prison if convicted.
6 years ago
What you need to know ahead of Sean Kratz’s trial in the Bucks County killings
Kratz is charged with three counts of first-degree murder. He rejected a plea deal that resulted in cousin Cosmo DiNardo serving four life sentences.
6 years ago
2019 Pennsylvania general election results
The polls have closed in Pennsylvania. Check here for live updates on election results.
6 years ago
United failed to accurately calculate peoples’ total out-of-pocket costs, delayed payment and delayed responses to complaints, said Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman.
6 years ago
Election Day 2019: Some issues with Philly’s new voting machines; will Delco flip?
From Pennsylvania’s controversial new voting machines to all 80 seats open in New Jersey’s General Assembly — here’s what you need to know for today.
6 years ago
State Supreme Court confirms, Marsy’s Law votes won’t be certified
Voters can cast ballots on the proposed amendment, but the state won’t do an official count until courts decide whether the victims’ rights proposal is constitutional.
6 years ago