Pennsylvania
Lawsuit: Cheyney raided, misused scholarship funds as accreditation decision looms
If Cheyney loses its accreditation, it will not be allowed participate in federal aid programs, which means it will lose millions of dollars in federal funding.
7 years ago
Colorblind videographer surprised on air with color-corrective glasses
A Neumann University student videographer was surprised during a live newscast with color-corrective glasses purchased by his classmates.
7 years ago
Listen 2:11With TMI closed, nuclear advocates’ concern shifts to Pa.’s other plants
Those who support nuclear worry that without tax breaks, the plants will be shut out of a competitive energy market.
7 years ago
Legality of using bonds for election machines questioned by Pa. board
Officials in charge of the funding to reimburse counties for voting machine expenses say they have serious concerns about going through with the plan.
7 years ago
Pa. Liquor Control Board’s refusal to share records with state lawmaker sparks court battle
Act 39 of 2016 authorized the liquor control board to auction all expired or rescinded restaurant licenses since the year 2000.
7 years ago
As Three Mile Island stops producing electricity, one local community braces for change
For those who live nearby, the possibility of the plant’s closure loomed for years.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate Dems, again, call for Leach to resign. He doesn’t plan to.
The caucus has released a final report about sexual misconduct allegations against Leach. It found “unprofessional” behavior, but no sexual harassment.
7 years ago
PUC votes to make utility bills more affordable for low-income Pennsylvanians
In a 3-2 vote, Pa.’s Public Utility Commission amended its policy statement to reduce the burden on low-income customers in assistance programs.
7 years ago
Three Mile Island nuclear power plant’s shutdown is imminent
The shutdown of Three Mile Island, site of the United States' worst commercial nuclear power accident, is imminent.
7 years ago
Pa. GOP members begin moving priority, pro-natural gas package
The raft of proposals serves as a rejection of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s own energy plan.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers reel after state Sen. Folmer’s ouster
The top Republican, arrested on child pornography charges, was heavily involved in efforts to overhaul redistricting and elections laws.
7 years ago
96-year-old Army veteran from Allentown awarded Bronze Star in surprise ceremony at WWII Memorial
The "hero of Cologne" was denied the award nearly 75 years ago "over a stick of gum," according to author Adam Makos.
7 years ago
Environmentalists pressure Wolf to act faster on methane emissions
Their call for action comes as the Trump administration works to loosen federal regulations on the powerful greenhouse gas.
7 years ago
As lawmakers return to Harrisburg, activists focus on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Both sides will keep a close eye on Senate hearings next week.
7 years ago
Amid criticism, Pa. law enforcement confiscated $15 million in property in FY 18
This controversial legal mechanism allows police departments and district attorney offices to profit from property seized during arrests, even if a suspect is never convicted
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