Pennsylvania
Pa. state Sen. Daylin Leach, criticized for treatment of women, loses primary
Totals on the Pennsylvania Department of State election site indicated Amanda Cappelletti was leading Leach by about 62-38%
6 years ago
Pa. charter school leader ousted after criticizing George Floyd protestors
The head of an influential Pennsylvania charter school advocacy group was ousted after criticizing the ongoing civil rights protests on social media.
6 years ago
House Speaker Turzai accepted $11K flight from businessman with fracking-related companies
Turzai accepted an $11,000 plane ride last year from a Pittsburgh-area businessman involved in two fracking-related companies.
6 years ago
Delco GOP primary not finalized, but Trump ally poised to win
Days after the state’s unprecedented primary election, a Trump-aligned Republican candidate in the 5th Congressional District race is cautiously optimistic she has won.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: SEPTA to require riders wear masks starting June 8
In a release, Chief Press Officer Andrew Busch noted that coverings don’t have to be fancy, they may be as simple as a bandana or repurposed t-shirt.
6 years ago
Hundreds rally in Montco to demand Commissioner Joe Gale’s resignation
In social media posts earlier this week, the Republican official referred to Black Lives Matter as a radical left-wing hate group.
6 years ago
Wolf will appoint misconduct watchdog, establish commission to oversee Pa. State Police
The executive action comes in response to calls by legislative Democrats to adopt reforms in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philly to go ‘yellow’ on Friday
While Gov. Tom Wolf has given the green light, outdoor seating at restaurants will not be allowed in Philadelphia for another week, said Managing Director Brian Abernathy.
6 years ago
‘Change needs to happen’: Peaceful protests spread across smaller Pa. cities and towns
Between the state's two largest population centers, dozens of protests in smaller cities, boroughs and towns have also taken place, often outside the national spotlight.
6 years ago
Listen 4:27Provisional ballots adding to delay in Pennsylvania primary results
More voters cast provisional ballots Tuesday because they hadn't received their mailed ballot or feared it wouldn't make the return deadline.
6 years ago
Rare derecho kills 3 in Montco, tornado scare for Philly hours later; 300K still without power
There were widespread reports of damage after hurricane-force winds blew through neighborhoods in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
6 years ago
Gun rights rally outside Pa. Capitol postponed over safety concerns, organizer says
The annual event was expected to draw as many as 2,000 2nd Amendment activists on Monday.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: New COVID-19 testing guidance for Philly protesters
Philadelphia officials recommend anyone who was at a George Floyd protest to get a COVID-19 test after seven days.
6 years ago
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf marches with George Floyd demonstrators in Harrisburg
Wolf spoke briefly to the crowd, telling them, “We need to stop racism now.”
6 years ago
Pa. clears schools to reopen for 2020-21, hints at how classrooms may look
Pennsylvania gave the clearest sign yet that schools will reopen in some form soon. Officials hinted at what safety measures schools may use.
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