
Pennsylvania
Why a Pa. community where guns are common is divided over arming teachers
Tamaqua became the first school district in Pa. to sanction armed teachers. Now, a legal battle is underway over whether the district can make such a policy.
Air Date: February 4, 2019
Listen 13:28PUC seeks school evacuation drills on Mariner pipeline route
The PUC has asked Sunoco to work with Chester County emergency officials and some school districts to plan evacuation drills in case of a leak.
6 years ago
Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow, predicting early spring
Just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow in Pennsylvania at sunrise and didn't see his shadow.
6 years ago
Parents of Penn State pledge sue frat members over his death
Lawyers for Tim Piazza's parents announced the federal wrongful death lawsuit Friday and also disclosed they have reached a confidential monetary settlement with Penn State.
6 years ago
Gas driller Cabot wants Dimock man thrown in jail for contempt
A gas driller is escalating its campaign against a Pennsylvania homeowner who’s long accused the company of polluting his water, demanding that he be thrown in jail over his f
6 years ago
Pa. auditor general continues child welfare review with look at obscure agency
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is launching a review of the Department of Human Services' Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
6 years ago
Cosby victim Andrea Constand settles defamation suit with ex-prosecutor
Andrea Constand has settled a defamation lawsuit against a former prosecutor Bruce Castor who said she added details to her story over time.
6 years ago
In deadly Chesco senior facility fire, sprinkler system valve off, says ATF
A federal investigation found the cause of the Chester County senior living center fire was “undetermined,” but confirmed some details about how the blaze spread.
6 years ago
Wolf seeks $4.5B capital program paid by Marcellus Shale tax
Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that he will ask Pennsylvania lawmakers to approve a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production.
6 years ago
Wolf resuscitates a long-stymied priority: a minimum wage hike
It would boost Pennsylvania's wage from the $7.25 federal minimum to $12 an hour. After that, it would rise in 50 cent increments until hitting $15 in 2025.
6 years ago
Pa. Dems would have made gains even under old congressional map, analysis suggests
Pa.'s old congressional map was called a "voter proof" partisan gerrymander. But our analysis suggests the wave of Democratic success this year could have overcome it.
6 years ago
Johnny Doc’s biggest fight: Why Pa.’s most powerful union boss is under indictment
The brash union boss has been the powerbroker behind a slew of Pa. politicians for years. But have Johnny Doc's "in-your-face" politics caught up with him?
Air Date: January 31, 2019
Listen 15:3820 to 40 vehicles involved in crash along Rt. 222 in Berks County
A crash involving 20 to 40 vehicles during a whiteout snow squall snarled traffic on a busy eastern Pennsylvania highway Wednesday afternoon.
6 years ago
Pa. political powerbroker ‘Johnny Doc’ indicted on corruption charges
John Dougherty’s mighty labor union is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.
6 years ago
Gun control debate resumes in Harrisburg, with focus on what’s realistic
As a new state legislative session dawns, gun control advocates are renewing their call for change.
6 years ago