
Pennsylvania
The death of cyber charter schools in Pa.?
A proposal backed by a powerful Republican would steer families to district-run cyber programs and away from cyber charter schools.
6 years ago
Philly effort raises awareness of long-lasting birth control among black, Latina teens
Pregnancy rates among black and Latina teens are much higher than for white teens, but use of the most effective contraceptives is low among all teens.
6 years ago
Listen 1:28Pa. university system pledges to transform amid struggles, enrollment drop
The system of 14 universities had asked for an increase of almost $38 million, or 8 percent. Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed an increase of $7 million, or 1.5 percent.
6 years ago
Lots of support for legal weed at Fetterman’s first town hall stop
Fetterman asked for a show of hands from the people who supported legalization, and from those who didn't. Legalization supporters were in the clear majority.
6 years ago
State’s charter appeals board still run by Corbett appointees
This is important for Philadelphia, where marginal applications are sometimes approved for fear of costly and ultimately successful appeals to the state board.
6 years ago
Minimum wage, possible economic downturn loom over state budget
Lawmakers are beginning their annual budget hearings this week.
6 years ago
Pa. Gov. Wolf: It’s time to talk about legalizing pot
Gov. Tom Wolf told the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce that with New Jersey and New York moving toward legalized marijuana, Pennsylvania must consider it.
6 years ago
Controversy swirls around new Philadelphia city voting system
Philadelphia election officials are about to select a new voting system, and critics say they’ve tilted the process toward one high-priced bidder.
6 years ago
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect pleads not guilty
His new lawyer — a prominent death penalty litigator who represented one of the Boston Marathon bombers — signaled he might be open to a plea deal.
6 years ago
Under Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan, one Pa. school district would receive $693,000 to raise teacher salaries
In a searchable database, you can see how much your school district would receive.
6 years ago
Why one gun owner decided to finally join the NRA
‘I have no choice but to help them. That’s the way it seems,’ said a gun owner at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf’s Pa. budget plan: What is and isn’t within reach
GOP lawmakers broadly like Wolf’s plans for workforce investment and education investment. But other things, not so much.
6 years ago
Pa. DEP halts new pipeline permits for Mariner East
The Wolf administration says the PUC should take more 'aggressive' action against the pipeline builder.
6 years ago
Hunting on Sunday? Pa. Senate considers lifting ban
A bill that could allow Sunday hunting has passed through the Senate's Game and Fisheries Committee and is awaiting consideration before the full chamber.
6 years ago
Paper chase: Fearing hacked election, Pa. officials scramble ahead of 2020 to bolster security
While there is no case of results being tampered with in Pennsylvania, reports of Russian interference in 2016 have raised concerns that the digital totals could be hacked.
6 years ago