Pennsylvania
Old age in the new age, in ‘Kalamazoo’ at Act II Playhouse
Two septuagenarians who have lost their spouses are looking to fill out their lives with … well, they’re not exactly sure.
6 years ago
Pa. initiative targets the biggest pipeline for illegal guns — women
Attorney General Josh Shapiro is teaming up with anti-violence groups to educate women about the risks of buying a gun for someone else.
6 years ago
Cheyney University’s survival plan
For years, Cheyney University's been on life support. Now, with a balanced budget & infusion of funds, America's first historically black university could be turning a corner.
Air Date: July 18, 2019
Listen 14:54Will this tweak in Pa. law send student test scores soaring?
The standardized tests scores of chronically absent students will no longer count against teachers, schools, and the state.
6 years ago
New clinic plans to treat resistant PTSD with psychedelic drug
The Landing, which plans to open in Wyndmoor in the fall, hopes to get FDA approval to offer psychotherapy assisted by MDMA, also known as ecstacy.
6 years ago
Bipartisan pair looks to take Pa. Clean Slate a step further
Philadelphia Democrat Sharif Street and Beaver County Republican Camera Bartolotta think the new law should go a little further.
6 years ago
In a change of heart, Berks County commissioner moves to oust ICE
Kevin Barnhardt, a Democrat, had previously defended the Berks County Residential Center.
6 years ago
5 things that didn’t make it into Pennsylvania’s $34 billion budget package
Pennsylvania has a new spending plan worth nearly $34 billion. In this video, PA Post reporter Ed Mahon explains what didn’t make into the details — and why.
6 years ago
State officials ask for public’s help combating spotted lanternfly
Pennsylvania state officials are asking for the public’s help in controlling the spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect that is both a nuisance and a threat to crops.
6 years ago
Hundreds of Pa., N.J. women tout Trump’s presidency, vow to support him in 2020
Trump won Pennsylvania in '16 despite losing the five county Philly region. It’s again considered a crucial national battleground where suburban women could hold much sway.
6 years ago
Philly’s top prosecutor calls for end of death penalty in Pennsylvania
Krasner filed a motion arguing the state has used the death penalty arbitrarily, thus violating protections against cruel punishments.
6 years ago
Pa. Dems, some in GOP criticize Trump’s ‘go back’ tweets
Most Democratic House members from Pennsylvania were quick to publicly condemn President Donald Trump’s statements. Meanwhile, Republicans offered a variety of reactions.
6 years ago
At election for Pa. GOP chair, candidates call a truce
In the days ahead of the state GOP leadership election, the party was braced for an ugly battle.
6 years ago
Congress passes bill providing mental health resources for local law enforcement
Law-enforcement agencies across the country would be able to get funding for mental health resources, under legislation passed by Congress this week.
6 years ago
Lawmakers expanded options for Pa. residents who want to buy fireworks two years ago. Now, some local government leaders say the changes have created too many problems.
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