
Pennsylvania
In nation’s only two-incumbent showdown, Lamb, Rothfus clash on health care, social security, taxes
Both candidates have focused on issues like health care and Social Security.
7 years ago
Pa. prisons sell inmates eBooks via private contractor, but they can be expensive
The eBook system is run through telecom company Global Tel Link, which also supplies the tablets inmates can buy through the commissary for $147, plus tax.
7 years ago
Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
The Neshaminy School District may be forced to give up its Redskins mascot after a hearing by the Pennsylvania Human Relation Commission
7 years ago
Haunted by clergy abuse, Pa. family leaves Catholic Church after years-long struggle
Each time there’s a new report or newspaper article about sex abuse in the Catholic Church, Chuck Gesin ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:57Cosby lawyers ask court to void conviction, prison sentence
Bill Cosby's lawyers have asked a Pa. court to overturn the actor's conviction and three- to 10-year prison sentence because of what they call a string of errors in his case.
7 years ago
Explore Philly’s murals with your kids
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods—and depending on where you and your family live, whether within the city limits or in the Philly suburbs, there may be lots of neighbor
7 years ago
Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
In 2017, about 1,000 gallons of natural gas liquids leaked from the Mariner East 1 in Morgantown, Berks County. It was discovered by a resident who noticed discolored grass.
7 years ago
Montco congressional hopefuls square off
Democrat Madeleine Dean and Republican Dan David debate in Eklins Park
7 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ host plays monopoly during first — and only — Pa. gubernatorial debate
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies about the midterm elections in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Listen 5:55Research in Pa. could inform future hemp production in Mid-Atlantic
Farmers and researchers in 23 Pennsylvania counties have been studying industrial hemp in trial crops this year.
7 years ago
Atlantic Sunrise pipeline goes into full service this weekend
The pipeline is one of many large-scale projects transporting Marcellus gas.
7 years ago
In Philadelphia, a community-based program teaches defendants how to help themselves
It was an early autumn afternoon in 1975 — a moment that Steve Austin wishes he could take back. ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:01Interactive map: a county-by-county look at spending on public defense in Pennsylvania
How much does your county spend on public defense? In Penns ...
7 years ago
U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
After two years of legal setbacks, a federal court ruled this week that two families from Bucks and Montgomery counties can proceed with ...
7 years ago
Bill restricting Pa. abusers access to guns heads to Wolf for signature
When the governor OKs the measure, it will be the first time in years Pennsylvania has tightened a gun law.
7 years ago