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Pennsylvania

Ray Kemble of Dimock, displays a jug of what he identifies as his contaminated well water in this August 2013 file photo (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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

7 years ago

Eugene A. DePasquale
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

Andrea Constand walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, Pool)
Courts & Law

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.

7 years ago

With smoke heavy in the air, a couple walks in the vicinity of a fire at the the Barclay Friends Senior Living Community in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 17. 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

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.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, accompanied by his wife Frances, takes the Oath of Office as he is sworn in for his second term, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP)
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

 In this April 14, 2016, file photo, union organizers, students, and supporters for a $15 an hour wage march through the Oakland section Pittsburgh. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

(From left) Mary Gay Scanlon, Madeleine Dean, Chrissy Houlahan, and Susan Wild, all Pennsylvania women who won their congressional bids during the 2018-midterm elections (Emily Cohen for WHYY; Matt Rourke/AP Photo; Matt Rourke/AP Photo; Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

Union boss John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty outside of his home in South Philadelphia during an FBI raid in 2016. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Politics & Policy

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

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Community

20 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.

7 years ago

Labor leader John Dougherty embraces a union member during the Labor Day parade in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, 2016. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf speaks at a rally at the state Capitol, surrounded by gun control advocates. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

Union boss John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty outside of his home in South Philadelphia during an FBI raid in 2016. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Feds set to charge Pa. political kingpin ‘Johnny Doc’ after years-long corruption probe

Dougherty's mighty labor union in Philadelphia is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.

7 years ago

A menorah is installed outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on the first night of Hanukkah.The synagogue was the site of a mass shooting in October. It was one of a number of tragedies and revelations that made 2018 a difficult year for the city of Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Hate crimes charged in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case

A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.

7 years ago

(Screenshot via YouTube)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

After some awkward moments, kids dressed as the Lorax got to meet Gov. Wolf — and make their point

The children wanted to call attention to climate change and environmental rights.

7 years ago

Sarah Olexsak manages transportation electrification for Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light. (Amy Sisk/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf just set a lofty climate goal. What will it take to get there?

vGov. Tom Wolf kicked off the new year with an ambitious climate change goal: reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050.

7 years ago

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