
Pennsylvania
Central Pa. Food Bank feeding hundreds of furloughed federal workers
Hundreds of furloughed federal workers are turning to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to help make ends meet as the partial federal government shutdown drags on.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh-area legislators want hearing on Clairton Coke Works
Officials want answers on Allegheny County’s response to pollution at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works after a Christmas Eve fire damaged air pollution controls at the plant.
7 years ago
Congressman who worked on Trump’s Pa. campaign is resigning
Tom Marino, a five-term Republican congressman who helped steer Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, said Thursday that he is resigning.
7 years ago
This newly revived cash assistance program for poor Pennsylvanians is at risk again
General assistance was reinstated last summer after a six-year hiatus. New legislation threatens to gut the program, which offers about $200 per month to qualified residents.
7 years ago
Industrial hemp could become common sight in Pa. once again
A new federal farm bill passed late last year removed hemp from the list of controlled substances, which means the crop could once again become a familiar sight.
7 years ago
February food stamp benefits going out early due to U.S. shutdown
The government shutdown is forcing states to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits more than a month early.
7 years ago
Chesco DA blasts Mariner East contractor’s crass threats directed at pipeline opponent
Complaint one of many district attorney has heard regarding bullying or harassment of residents by pipeline workers during the troubled cross-state project.
7 years ago
Youth in Pa. residential institutions unsafe, disconnected, denied quality education
Lack of adequate oversight by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has resulted in children being put in harm’s way.
7 years ago
At his inauguration, the governor called for politicians to find common ground, for Pennsylvanians to hold them accountable, and for the state to keep reinventing itself.
7 years ago
Pa. school board punts on policy to allow teachers to carry guns
The board approved the policy in September, making it the first district in Pennsylvania to sanction armed teachers. The teachers union quickly sued, followed by parents.
7 years ago
Read: Gov. Tom Wolf’s second inaugural address, annotated
PA Post reporters provide context and analysis to Gov. Tom Wolf's second inaugural speech.
7 years ago
Mom of injured toddler wants changes after Wilmington police slam car in Philly chase
A child was seriously hurt when police cruisers slam woman's vehicle during a highway chase of another car. While Wilmington police investigate, this mom wants reforms.
7 years ago
Listen 2:33Tracking the tax increases and decreases in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first term
Taxes went up on cigarettes, digital downloads, Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and other assorted items.
7 years ago
Pa. readies for the start of Wolf’s second term
In his inaugural speech, Wolf is expected to renew calls for a higher minimum wage and natural gas severance tax.
7 years ago
As Pa. prison population falls, GOP coalition for corrections reform appears stronger
As Pennsylvania’s incarcerated population shrink, the chance for bipartisan support for more criminal justice reforms appears to be growing.
7 years ago