
Pennsylvania
Pa. moves to loosen requirements for court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment
The state is one of the last to move away from a 1970s standard that said someone had to be a “clear and present danger.” But the shift is controversial.
7 years ago
Lehigh Valley congressional race in play for control of the House
Three candidates, Democrat Susan Wild, Republican Marty Nothstein, and Libertarian Tim Silfies are contending for the open seat.
7 years ago
Listen 4:52Casey and Barletta debate pre-existing conditions, climate change response
In a TV debate, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sparred over health care, climate change and the economy. But they didn’t completely disagree on everything.
7 years ago
Updated book donation policy for Pa. prisons is met with skepticism
The updated donation policy would have inmates request books by genre.
7 years ago
Democratic Socialists are coming to Harrisburg. What does it mean for environmental policies?
Candidates are calling for more regulations, and a severance tax in Harrisburg
7 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s lopsided gubernatorial race, a study in contrasts
With under a month until the general election, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger Scott Wagner appear to be locked in an uneven contest.
7 years ago
In Bucks County debate, Fitzpatrick and Wallace spar over who’s the real centrist
The two candidates in the nationally watched congressional race in Bucks County met for a sharply contested and substantive debate Friday ...
7 years ago
One thing Pa. gubernatorial candidates agree on: Criminal justice system needs change
Seven nights a week, Ronald Lewis drives from Germantown to South Philadelphia to watch over a hulking boiler inside a chemical plant as ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:07Pivotal Bucks County congressional race draws national attention
There's an interesting race between Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, and Democrat is Scott Wallace.
7 years ago
Listen 5:292019 ACA rates to decrease for first time in Pennsylvania
What people will end up paying, as in previous years, varies by age and county.
7 years ago
Sunoco: Mariner East 2 delayed to 2020, so company will join three pipes as substitute
Company did not immediately say when natural gas liquids would begin moving through the lines.
7 years ago
Justice Department investigating sex abuse of kids in Pa.’s Catholic Church
The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation of child sexual abuse inside the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Voter turnout could hit 50-year record for midterm elections
The 2018 elections could see the highest turnout for a midterm since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.
7 years ago
Voting: redistricting and restricting
Guests: Carol Kuniholm, Ari Berman How democratic is our democracy? As the 2018 midterms approach, a number of ef ...
Air Date: October 18, 2018 12:00 am
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