
Pennsylvania
After months in legislative limbo, protections for human-trafficking victims pass in Pa.
Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will sign the bill into law.
6 years ago
Barletta, Casey clash over pre-existing conditions, ACA repeal in Pa.
Recent independent polls show Casey with a more-than 15 point lead.
6 years ago
Electric car drivers can get an extra charge out of visiting Pa. parks, forests
Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County now has the car-charging pedestals. Several other area parks will be outfitted with the devices by the end of 2019.
6 years ago
After decade of debate, Pa. passes new graduation requirements
The new requirements aren't as tough as originally intended. But many advocates approve of the reduced emphasis on standardized tests.
6 years ago
Region’s Democrats pile up cash for congressional races
Democrats out-raised and outspent GOP candidates in most of the races, even in cases where Republicans were incumbents.
6 years ago
DEP awards water quality-related grants funded by $12.6M penalty against Sunoco
Money will go to efforts in 14 Pa. counties.
6 years ago
Pa. House-shrinking bill dies — not with a bang, but with a procedural vote
Once more, a measure that could have reduced the size of the state House has died.
6 years ago
Pa. House, Senate remain in conflict as clock ticks on clergy abuse bill
Pa.'s Senate has started its last scheduled session week for the year — and all eyes are on a measure that aims to make it easier for victims of child sexual abuse to sue
6 years ago
A dozen voices on education in the heart of Wolf, Wagner country
Pennsylvanians say education is one of the most important issues this election. We talked with people in York County about the education issues that matter to them.
6 years ago
Listen 6:20Pa. launches center to help counties reduce prison population with mental illness
Pennsylvania leaders are teaming up in an effort to reduce the number of people with mental illness in county jails across the commonweal ...
6 years ago
Pa. OKs tougher penalties for hazing in name of deceased Penn State student
Stricter criminal penalties for hazing will soon become law under legislation that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Pennsylvan ...
6 years ago
Pa. lawmaker Mike O’Brien of Philadelphia Philly dies at 64
A six-term Democratic state representative from Philadelphia has died of a suspected heart attack. The daughter of Rep. Mike OR ...
6 years ago
Fitzpatrick campaign fires man who posed as reporter at opponent’s event
Fitzpatrick’s campaign told the Bucks County Courier Times it fired the man after finding out about the incident from a reporter. I
6 years ago
Some Pennsylvania voters are catching the blue wave, others not so much
Those attending the Conshohocken Beer Festival over the weekend show a mix of apathy, excitement and distrust heading into next month's mid-term elections.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Community College of Philadelphia, Rutgers Camden partner on dual admission
The partnership means a seamless transfer for the Philadelphia college students to the Camden university as they pursue their bachelor's degrees.
6 years ago
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