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Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-based attorney Theodore Schwartz, at left, talks at a rally for people with intellectual disabilities. At right is his son, Scott (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Courts & Law

People with intellectual disabilities, and their jobs, at center of lawsuit against Pennsylvania

At issue is whether the state should have reduced funds to employers who hire people with intellectual disabilities.

6 years ago

Supporters of House Bill 1900 wore gold shirts at a rally in the state Capitol Wed., Oct. 23, 2019. They want the state to license applied behavior analysis as a medical profession so that insurance will cover it. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Health

Proposal with ‘broad support’ would require license for Pa. therapists who often help children with autism

Applied behavior analysts are licensed in 30 states. Pennsylvania isn't one of them.

6 years ago

(Katie Meyer/WITF)
Courts & Law

Is Marsy’s Law constitutional? A Pa. judge will make the first decision soon

Opponents of the victims’ rights amendment say it’s too broad and would cause “immediate and irreparable harm” to the accused. Marsy’s Law backers firmly disagree.

6 years ago

Six candidates for Delaware County Council debate at Maris Grove retirement community in Glen Mills which has more than 1,000 residents, nearly all of them registered to vote. The new candidates are running for three open seats on the council. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Candidates for Delco Council debate again, making their case to senior voters

In the second of three debates, Democratic and Republican candidates sparred in front of residents of Maris Grove, a retirement community.

6 years ago

The death chamber is separated by bars, foreground, from the witness viewing room at the Walls Unit of the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville, Texas, in this Jan. 25, 1995 file photo.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)
The Why
Courts & Law

Prosecutors want death for Tree of Life gunman. Why some survivors object

A year ago, a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence. Here's why some survivors object.

Air Date: October 24, 2019

Listen 13:31
A look at the facility at Cairns Family Farm on Sept. 25, 2019, in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania invests in crops for brewing and distilling

Pennsylvania is betting on booze to grow the economy. The Department of Agriculture plans to award $460,000 in grants, most of which can be used to make craft beverages.

6 years ago

A Mariner East pipeline valve site on the edge of the Andover development, Thornbury Township, Delaware County, illustrates the pipeline's path through densely-populated southeastern Pennsylvania. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Several Chester, Delaware county residents urge judge to shut down Mariner East pipelines, citing fears of explosion

Industry advocate calls hearings a ‘last-ditch effort’ to stop legally permitted project.

6 years ago

Lawmakers and advocates gathered in the Capitol Tuesday to promote their effort to make free menstrual products publicly available. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Health

Menstrual products should be free, Pa. lawmakers say

Calling the issue a matter of public health, the group is proposing four bills that would require public restrooms to provide free pads and tampons to anyone who needs them.

6 years ago

Stickers for voters
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Automatic straight-ticket voting divides Democrats in statehouse election reform talks

Legislation that would abolish straight-ticket voting was amended Tuesday to add reforms long sought by critics of Pennsylvania’s election laws.

6 years ago

Dante Guzman, left, 8, and Emre Tokuc, right, 8, work with a tornado simulation augmented reality program on a smartphone Sept. 26, 2019, at Whitfield Elementary School in Spring Township, Pennsylvania.  (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘Silver tsunami’ of manufacturing retirements pushes Pa. to prioritize STEM education

The problem is especially dire in Berks County, where thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs need to be filled in coming years as baby boomers retire.

6 years ago

Listen 4:47
A vehicle outside the Hershey Fire Department is seen on Aug. 29, 2019. (Ian Sterling for WITF)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House moves to exempt volunteer fire companies from open records requests

The decision, which prompted debate Tuesday, is part of an effort to bolster struggling first-responders.

6 years ago

 The dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Powerful new Pa. House committee considers overhauling lobbying rules

The House Oversight Committee was created in January, and held its first hearing Monday.

6 years ago

Matt Lindenmuth, founder of the Larimer Beer Company, holds the company’s latest creation “Bird Gang IPA” which debuted Oct. 13. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Community

Chester brewery hopes to hire city residents as it expands

The Larimer Beer Company hopes to hire residents from the City of Chester as they expand their footprint in the city.

6 years ago

Buckenell chemistry senior Anna Islas connects a vaping device to a hose for testing. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Health

Pa. college chemistry students find carbon monoxide in common vaping devices

The research challenges electronic cigarette industry claims about health risks the devices pose.

6 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Kat Copeland and Criminal Investigation Division Chief Joseph Ryan announce charges against Gloria Byars and Keith and Carolyn Collins for defrauding seniors out of more than $1 million. (Dana Bate/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco DA: Three court-appointed guardians stole more than $1 million from seniors

An elaborate embezzlement scheme involved funneling seniors’ funds through a shell company and a church where two of the three defendants were pastors.

6 years ago

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