
Pennsylvania
Pa. Farm Show's half-ton butter sculpture embraces the 'power' of agriculture
The state's dairy industry hopes you find power in the more than 1,000-pound butter sculpture at this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show.
7 years ago
The new governments of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Guests: Mark Eichmann, Joe Hernandez, Patrick Murray, Katie Meyer, John Baer As the nation’s new congress conve ...
Air Date: January 3, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Pa. House GOP shuffles committee chairs as new session begins
A key turnover took place in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Franklin County’s Rob Kauffman will take over the chairmanship from Ron Marsico, who retired last year.
7 years ago
Mariner East startup renews safety fears for some residents in Delaware County
Homeowners are focused on the integrity of a repurposed 12-inch pipeline first built in 1930s.
7 years ago
Amid swearing-in, Pa. lawmakers add significant updates to chamber rules
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate swore in their newly-elected members on New Year’s Day and are now gearing up to start a two-year legislative session.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania and the push to raise the minimum wage above $7.25 an hour, explained
Gov. Wolf keeps asking for an increase. It hasn't happened yet.
7 years ago
Bruised GOP considers Trump’s Pennsylvania chances in 2020
Democratic energy in the perennial battleground state is raising questions about Trump's ability to replicate his stunning 2016 win in a state the GOP hadn't won in 2 decades
7 years ago
Delco poised for political showdown in 2019
In 2017, Democrats won two seats on the Delaware County Council and think they can win three more this year. Republicans cite their track record of keeping taxes in check.
7 years ago
Wanting to get things done, Wolf prepares for a second term
Wolf faced huge GOP legislative majorities throughout his first term, and will again face substantial GOP majorities as he hopes to nail down second-term achievements.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers prepare for New Year’s Day swearing-in
Democrats picked up 11 seats in the House and five in the Senate in November's election, but Republicans retained control of both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature.
7 years ago
Federal government shutdown halts most Pa. immigration court hearings
The federal government shutdown — caused in part by disagreements over immigration policy — is halting down immigration court hearings across Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Listen 2:59For Pittsburgh, a difficult year reveals long-buried problems
2018 has been a hard year for the community of Pittsburgh. This was the year that institutional racism, child sexual abuse, and anti-Semitism burst to the surface in the city.
7 years ago
The Why’s Philly Year in Review: Here’s to 2018
As we get ready to ring in the new year, we take a look back at some of the major stories that broke right here in Philadelphia.
Air Date: December 31, 2018
Listen 15:43Experts caution against health reimbursement arrangements
The public comments period ended Friday for a proposed federal rule that would allow more employers to use health reimbursement arrangements.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate GOP won’t block Democrat Williams from taking her seat
Pennsylvania state Sen.-elect Lindsey Williams says she's grateful to chamber leaders who say they won't stand in the way of her swearing-in.
7 years ago