
Pennsylvania
‘Hyperloop’ cargo from Philly to Pittsburgh? Officials say it’s not that far-fetched
State transportation officials are beginning to plan for a future that includes hyperloop trips at near supersonic speeds. Experts say the concept may never become a reality.
6 years ago
Senate backs Trump’s Philly-based appeals court nominee over home-state objections
The Senate voted 54-45 to approve Paul Matey to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving the court a majority of Republican appointees.
6 years ago
Pa. 2019 municipal primary: Key dates and what you need to know
This year, voters in Pennsylvania will elect judges, county commissioners, district attorneys, mayors, school board members and other local leaders.
6 years ago
Jury selection begins for Pa. trial in death of Antwon Rose, 17
Jurors will be taken to Allegheny County for the trial of Michael Rosfeld, a former Pittsburgh police officer charged with criminal homicide for the death of Antwon Rose II.
6 years ago
Pa. House brings back bills reorganizing career and technical education
Support for career and technical education happens to be one of the only work-related areas where Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats agree.
6 years ago
Shrinking the Pa. legislature? It’s possible, but unlikely.
In order to change the size of the House or Senate, the chambers would have to sign off on a constitutional amendment.
6 years ago
Jaisohn Memorial House in Media celebrates Korean revolutionary
Throughout his life, here and in his native country, Philip Jaisohn was a champion of Korean independence and social equality.
6 years ago
Listen 1:34Central Pa. volleyball team off to Abu Dhabi for Special Olympics World Games debut
The team has been Pennsylvania champion in its skill level for eight straight years, but this is its first chance at the Special Olympics World Games.
6 years ago
Listen 3:35Challenged by college cost and access, students in rural Pa. find tech-based alternative
Students in rural Pennsylvania face two big obstacles to college completion: cost and access. A new college is out to change that.
6 years ago
Pa. proposal aims to ease government efforts to reclaim records
A bill scheduled for a vote this week would give the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission the power to demand the return of records with historical value.
6 years ago
Irish dance school passes on heritage ‘for generations’ through St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance
Students have spent two months preparing for their biggest performance of the year: ceili dancing for tens of thousands and a live TV audience.
6 years ago
Unsolicited, PUC commissioner sends legislators a breakdown of nuclear bailout options
A state utility regulator sent a 33-page memo analyzing policy options to legislators who are drafting a bill to rescue two of the state’s five plants.
6 years ago
Pa. looking for new ways to fight spotted lanternfly
Pennsylvania is looking for new ways to fight the invasive spotted lanternfly, nearly five years after it was first discovered in Berks County.
6 years ago
Montgomery County GOP candidates square off in party primary
Montgomery County Republicans will decide in the party primary whether to back county Commissioner Joe Gale, who beat party leaders four years ago.
6 years ago
Listen 5:12Three Pa. prison staffers arrested on charges of smuggling drugs
The arrests follow tightened security to prevent smuggling — much of which officials have blamed on inmates and outside friends and family.
6 years ago