Pennsylvania

The parranda — a holiday-season tradition in the Caribbean and Latin American countries — was a new sight to see along Fayette Street in December.

Joseph "Joe" M. Segel, the entrepreneur who founded TV shopping giant QVC and the Franklin Mint, died of natural causes early Saturday in Gladwyne.

House Republicans have voted to elect appellate court judges in regional, partisan elections. Only two other states use similar methods.

The total covers a six-year span and is expected to increase as Neshaminy appeals the latest decision.

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says he found thousands of discrepancies in a review of county registration records. But the department says he’s overstating the issue.

Pennsylvania’s grant amounts have been stagnant since George H.W. Bush was president. Meanwhile, the state is sitting on $400 million in program reserves.

Rural Pa. borough passes ordinance barring discrimination against LGBTQ people in housing, employment and public accommodation.

They laid out their position in 418 pages of affidavits, copies of emails and other documents filed in response to plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit.

Created in 2004, the authority is now one of the largest grantors of public money for economic development and infrastructure projects.

Gun removal laws take effect in three states next month. But those efforts have stalled in Pennsylvania.

It’s an ignominious first for an alum of a Philadelphia college.

Critics say applicants to fill judicial vacancies and their qualifications should be posted online for public review.

The effort involves people voluntarily turning in their firearms during times of personal crisis.

The measures now go back to the Senate, where members will vote to concur with, or reject the amendments.

Therapist Edie Weinstein gives away as many free hugs as she can. She's part of an international movement that connects with people through a shared hugging experience.