Pennsylvania

As it faces a November decision on whether it will keep its accreditation, the school plans an aggressive fundraising campaign and several partnerships.

A $6.3 million fund established after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will primarily be split among the families of the dead and survivors.

Legislators questioned the practical implications of the proposal, warning that it could cost more than the administration predicts.

During a season offering very little opportunity for snowy fun in the region, look to the north for all many of wintry outdoor activities.

Chester residents have been dealing with the health effects of trash incineration in their community, and an influx of plastic waste has reignited the debate.

Giving nuclear power plants what opponents call a bailout to ensure they stay open could mean a politically risky vote to hike electric bills across the state

There was a time when coal was king in the home-heating business. In 1940, more than half of U.S. homes burned coal, according to the Census Bureau.

John Hickenlooper casted himself as a can-do uniter who's used to overcoming adversity and accomplishing liberal goals in a politically divided state.

The nation’s oldest historically black university is working to fulfill the conditions for certification, but it has options other than closing should it lose accreditation.

The seat has been open since Republican Tom Marino stepped down in January.

A top Senate Democrat is launching two bills he hopes will prompt his fellow lawmakers to think more carefully about poverty.

Pa. lawmakers remain skeptical about a provision in Governor Tom Wolf's budget plan to transfer money out of special environmental funds to fill financial gaps.

Pennsylvania is already ranked second in the country in sales value of organic products. Data from the USDA shows 2016's sales exceeded $659 million.

The Allegheny County Health Department gave the company five days to respond with a plan to reduce emissions at Clairton Coke Works and its Edgar Thompson and Irvin plants.

A change in Pennsylvania Department of Corrections policy means donated books must be processed at a secure center outside the prisons.