
Pennsylvania
Pa. unemployment hits lowest level since 1976
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has sunk to its lowest-ever recorded level.
6 years ago
Bill would stop addiction centers from requiring positive drug tests in Pa.
The bill raises questions about a potentially dangerous practice, although it's unclear how common it is.
6 years ago
Over five years, Pennsylvania loses 6,000 farms
Philadelphia defied the trend. The number of small farms within the city limits more than doubled to 38 between 2012 and 2017.
6 years ago
Transgender bathroom, locker room use: The Pa. debate, explained
More than 200 people showed up to the latest school board meeting on Monday night as the board passed a “biological sex” policy for bathrooms and locker room use.
6 years ago
As suburbs roar, Pennsylvania Democrats pick top 2020 target
After Democrats recently flipped six state Senate seats in the suburbs of Philly and Pittsburgh, Tom Killion is one of the chamber's last Republicans standing in those areas.
6 years ago
Eastern Pennsylvania's population growth bypasses western Pa.
In general, counties with larger urban centers did better than those without, attracting immigrants and young people drawn to job opportunities.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania government watchdog to probe Bucks County teen’s murder
DHS is supposed to investigate abuse allegations itself when the suspected perpetrator works for a county agency. Sara Packer was a former adoptions supervisor.
6 years ago
Registration for Pa. primary closes Monday, voters already on the rise
Pennsylvania’s primary is May 21 and includes voting for candidates for positions such as mayor, district attorney, and city and county councils.
6 years ago
Energy Transfer is under criminal investigation for Mariner East pipelines
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford) called out Energy Transfer for being irresponsible during the oil and gas industry's Upstream PA Conference in State College.
6 years ago
ACLU ends longstanding public defense case in Pa., says larger issues persist
Pennsylvania's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is ending a seven-year lawsuit over a lack of funding for public defense in Luzerne County.
6 years ago
County courts grapple with rollout of Pa.’s new rules for firearms in domestic abuse cases
Anyone subject to a final protection from abuse order after a contested hearing must turn over their firearms within 24 hours.
6 years ago
Updated mail policy allows photo books for Pennsylvania inmates
After a drug smuggling scare, Pennsylvania officials have been sending inmate mail to Florida where it is inspected. Copies of the correspondence are then sent to prisoners.
6 years ago
Tamaqua parents shocked that armed teacher policy has been quietly reinstated
The school board put the idea on hold in January pending the outcome of lawsuits from parents and teachers.
6 years ago
Prominent Philly Democrats Rendell, Nutter plan Joe Biden fundraiser
Several prominent Philly Democrats including Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter are planning a fundraiser for Joe Biden, who is considering a presidential bid.
6 years ago
ACLU to end suit over Pa. public defender funding
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania says it’s dropping a long-running lawsuit against Luzerne County over lack of fu ...
6 years ago