Pennsylvania
Sentenced for life, people convicted of felony-murder sue for chance at release
In Pennsylvania, convictions for felony-murder are automatically punished with life in prison, without the possibility of parole.
6 years ago
Evictions loom large as Pa. renter relief program stumbles, lacks Spanish-language application
Pressure is mounting on Gov. Tom Wolf to extend his moratorium on evictions as advocates fear the relief effort is coming too late.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Delaware among 18 states in Philly’s travel advisory
Anyone traveling into Philadelphia from those states, which include its neighbor Delaware, are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor their symptoms.
6 years ago
Lawmakers will rule again over redrawing of Pa. political boundaries, but critics aren’t giving up
The stakes are significant: research shows gerrymandering protects incumbents and strips communities of political power.
6 years ago
It’s a small town where people typically hold police officers in high regard, but amid national conversation about police brutality, there’s a groundswell pushing for change.
6 years ago
Listen 5:42Pa. man dies after bodysurfing accident at N.J. beach
Ken Matthews was retired after a long career as a music teacher and band director at Central York Middle School. He died at age 73.
6 years ago
Why can’t the U.S. get control of COVID-19 infections?
As COVID cases surge, we examine why in the U.S. pandemic response has failed, what we are learning about the virus, and why Pa. needed a mask mandate.
Air Date: July 7, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Can a Delco task force succeed in influencing criminal justice reform?
Delaware County’s district attorney is leading new efforts, highlighting a basic challenge: police departments are beholden to municipal leaders instead.
6 years ago
Listen 2:01What would it take for Kanye West to get on the ballot in Pennsylvania?
A 2018 court settlement lowered the bar for independent and minor-party candidates
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Weekly recycling pickup resumes in Philadelphia
Starting Monday, Philadelphia will again collect recycling from each home every week. The city had been collecting recycling once every two weeks during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Wolf’s mask order inflames partisan fight over virus
Republicans are objecting to the Pennsylvania Democrat’s use of power, to wearing a mask itself and to what they call confusion it's causing.
6 years ago
Pocono summer camps hit hard by COVID-19 and visa restrictions
Two key factors contributed to summer camp closures this year: COVID-19 and visa restrictions that barred the international workforce the industry relies upon heavily.
6 years ago
In Pa.’s growing fireworks war, it’s fed-up residents versus cold, hard cash
Sales of fireworks amid the coronavirus pandemic are booming, and so are complaints about nightly amateur pyrotechnic displays.
6 years ago
Scientists and the public are working to limit the spread of this harmful pest.
6 years ago
With pyrotechnic shows mostly canceled, a few traditions are trying to adapt this Fourth of July
Coronavirus concerns have led many small towns to cancel or postpone festivities, with a few long standing traditions getting a socially distant twist
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