
Pennsylvania
Casey, Barletta spar over Medicare vote
Casey ad attacks Barletta for Medicare vote; Barletta says it's a lie
7 years ago
Listen 2:08Are American kids too coddled?
There’s something opulent about easing your way into a summer vacation day.
7 years ago
"Standing on the side of the oppressed means standing with people of color who are dying by police brutality," said Cecilia Baxter, a pastor at Christ Church in Bethlehem.
7 years ago
Listen 5:18Police shooting raises questions about use of force training
Recruits learn procedural justice, which involves using a measured tone of voice, careful choice of words and nonthreatening physical approach to avoid conflict.
7 years ago
Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options
After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...
7 years ago
The long road to becoming Pa.’s first black-owned brewery
This weekend, Pittsburgh is slated to host the first festival of black craft beer brewers from around the country.
7 years ago
Listen 5:08Will youth voting surge in Pa.? The data is mixed
One analysis suggests a wave of youth enthusiasm. But a step-back look at the overall electorate may temper expectations.
7 years ago
Listen 3:59After first year of Pa. school improvement pilot, Wolf team looks to expand
The pilot involved 10 representatives from the administration working with 19 schools chosen to represent districts ranging in size from small, medium, and large.
7 years ago
Report on Catholic Church abuse delayed (again) by objections from clergy
A redacted version could have been released Tuesday, but clergy named in the report have filed objections.
7 years ago
In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
7 years ago
Listen 4:51Toomey brings his anti-tariff crusade to Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's junior US senator is going toe to toe with President Donald Trump on tariffs.
7 years ago
Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
7 years ago
As more storms roll in, how will power companies keep the lights on?
Utilities need to be acting now to better prepare for severe weather, an expert said
7 years ago
Barletta boards bus in effort to raise name recognition, money
Republican US Senate candidate Lou Barletta is on a bus tour across the commonwealth with his golden retriever, Reilly.
7 years ago
DEP fines Sunoco for damaging drinking water in Berks, Chester and Lebanon counties in 2017
Construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline resulted in cloudy water for some; others lost use of their wells
7 years ago