Pennsylvania
Taking on the minority-commissioner role in Bucks and Chester counties
Two Republican commissioners take their seats in Bucks and Chester county government, set to work with new Democratic majorities in former GOP strongholds.
6 years ago
‘I don’t need the job’: Is $27/hr enough to entice workers for census in places like Montco?
A Royersford recruitment event suggested that could be hard. Potential employees asked about aspects of the gig like data and personal security, and ICE.
6 years ago
If the request is granted, the 10-mile evacuation zone surrounding TMI would cease to exist.
6 years ago
5 dead, 60 hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
Five people were killed and about 60 were injured on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Sunday morning, when a loaded bus went out of control on a hill and rolled over.
6 years ago
Governor Wolf promises action on mental health, but doesn’t say how it will be funded
The governor's office says the plan is "aimed at expanding resources" as well as fighting stigma, but said it's too early to talk funding or structure.
6 years ago
State levels record $30M fine against pipeline company responsible for Beaver County blast
Agreement lifts permit freeze for Energy Transfer's Mariner East
6 years ago
Vaping and vaccines to forefront in 2019 healthcare debates
Enduring opioid epidemic, rising cost of prescription drugs and of health care overall are set to remain big issues for patients, providers and state officials.
6 years ago
Despite GOP’s attempts to compromise, Wolf says he’s not abandoning overtime plan
The governor wants to require that time-and-a-half be paid to anyone who makes $45,000 or less and works more than 40 hours in a week.
6 years ago
Battleground 2020: How Pennsylvania turned red
In the first edition of our series, Battleground 2020, we take a look back at the last presidential election and the factors that led to Trump's victory in the commonwealth.
Air Date: January 3, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Butter Gritty exists because of lobbying by PA’s tattooed lieutenant governor
What better way to represent the beloved mascot than 400 lbs. of grease?
6 years ago
$18M grant for Circuit Trails project will help connect cyclists in Montco to the Morris Arboretum
An $18M grant for Circuit Trails project will help connect cyclists in Montco to the Morris Arboretum.
6 years ago
2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show highlights opportunities for the future of farming
About 585,000 Pennsylvanians work in agriculture, but only half those jobs are directly tied to the farm.
6 years ago
Pa. counties make deadline for new voting systems, but still have to deal with election code changes
There are also two lawsuits pending over one machine picked by three jurisdictions that are home to about 17% of Pennsylvania's voters.
6 years ago
Three years after famous hunger strike, las Madres Berks reunite to grieve one of their own
After spending nearly two years in the Berks Family Residential Center, Maria Martinez Nolasco was released. Then she was killed.
6 years ago
Listen 3:34Lawyers fight death penalty for synagogue shooting suspect
Lawyers for the suspect in the synagogue shooting that killed 11 people in Pittsburgh have challenged the potential death sentence as unconstitutional.
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