
Pennsylvania
Pa.’s Legislative Black Caucus wants to improve police, community relations
State Rep. Jordan Harris, a Philadelphia Democrat, says measures promoted by the Black Caucus aim to make sure bias — racial or otherwise — doesn’t bleed into police work.
6 years ago
Air pollution problems from steel industry prompt two Pa. lawsuits
Emissions from coke ovens can cause cancer, and they sometimes escape through leaky doors and other parts of plants.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers cleaning up old laws on Sunday baseball, public music
The retired statutes are prime examples of the 'blue laws' that once aimed to restrict activities on Sundays.
6 years ago
Equity advocates criticize Wolf’s plan to boost teacher salaries in Pa.
The proposed funding is not tied directly to objective measures of student need, nor to a teacher's cost of living.
6 years ago
Listen 5:01Boko Haram stalled her education. Five years later, she’s starting over in central Pa.
"Whenever I find something is going to discourage me, I would just pray, and then believe that everything is going to be all right."
6 years ago
Citizen climate petition to cap greenhouse gases takes next step in Pa.
Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board voted Tuesday to advance a citizen climate petition aimed at dramatically cutting the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania to close popular hiking trail, citing safety
Glen Onoko has been the scene of dozens of serious accidents over the years, and several deaths, straining the region's all-volunteer fire departments.
6 years ago
How to reduce Medicaid fraud? A Pa. grand jury has some ideas.
After an 18-month investigation into Medicaid fraud in Pa., a grand jury panel suggests that state lawmakers make changes to disrupt "systemic" malfeasance.
6 years ago
Cosby’s insurer settles L.A. accuser’s suit before deposition
Bill Cosby says his insurance company is settling another accuser's lawsuit without his permission, a week before his scheduled deposition.
6 years ago
The country's largest coke plant was without pollution controls for over three months.
6 years ago
Wolf’s PFAS Action Team gives update on water-testing plans to frustrated Pa. residents
Water sources will be tested for PFAS contamination, and sampling will begin of urine, dust, and water from residents whose blood was already tested.
6 years ago
It is always a joy taking Dahlia to school, but one morning was extra special. While she was working on her morning math worksheet, her t ...
6 years ago
Stricken Pittsburgh synagogue calls for art to cover fencing
Organizers said that Tree of Life synagogue is looking for "original, uplifting images and graphics" to be printed on windscreens that will cover the temporary fencing.
6 years ago
DEP to begin statewide sampling for six PFAS chemicals
The year-long program will focus on sources of likely contamination including military bases and airports.
6 years ago
First, how the "democratic machine" intentionally confuses voters in Camden County. Then, the backlog of untested rape kits in Pa. Last, new bill seeks to end "puppy mills."
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