Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to close popular hiking trail, citing safety
Glen Onoko has been the scene of dozens of serious accidents over the years, and several deaths, straining the region's all-volunteer fire departments.
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How to reduce Medicaid fraud? A Pa. grand jury has some ideas.
After an 18-month investigation into Medicaid fraud in Pa., a grand jury panel suggests that state lawmakers make changes to disrupt "systemic" malfeasance.
7 years ago
Cosby’s insurer settles L.A. accuser’s suit before deposition
Bill Cosby says his insurance company is settling another accuser's lawsuit without his permission, a week before his scheduled deposition.
7 years ago
The country's largest coke plant was without pollution controls for over three months.
7 years ago
Wolf’s PFAS Action Team gives update on water-testing plans to frustrated Pa. residents
Water sources will be tested for PFAS contamination, and sampling will begin of urine, dust, and water from residents whose blood was already tested.
7 years ago
It is always a joy taking Dahlia to school, but one morning was extra special. While she was working on her morning math worksheet, her t ...
7 years ago
Stricken Pittsburgh synagogue calls for art to cover fencing
Organizers said that Tree of Life synagogue is looking for "original, uplifting images and graphics" to be printed on windscreens that will cover the temporary fencing.
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DEP to begin statewide sampling for six PFAS chemicals
The year-long program will focus on sources of likely contamination including military bases and airports.
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First, how the "democratic machine" intentionally confuses voters in Camden County. Then, the backlog of untested rape kits in Pa. Last, new bill seeks to end "puppy mills."
Air Date: April 22, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump executive order could affect future of stalled Constitution Pipeline
President Donald Trump wants to make it easier for companies to transport natural gas from places like Pennsylvania to the Northeast.
7 years ago
Pa. Auditor General praises dwindling rape kit backlog
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said Thursday that Pennsylvania is making good progress working through its backlog of untested rape kits.
7 years ago
We get tips on getting the garden ready for summer and answer questions on native plants, mulch, compost, trees, weeds and more.
Air Date: April 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Still reeling from 2018 rainfall, Pa. farmers offered emergency USDA loan
Pennsylvania had one of the wettest summers on record last year. The intense rainfall and flooding caused farmers across the state to lose significant crops.
7 years ago
Why it’s important that Julia, a Muppet with autism, has a family
Like many moms of a kid with autism, I was so excited in 2015 when Sesame Workshop added a wonderful new Muppet character: ...
7 years ago
Advocates sue Pa. officials, say they failed to catch major problems at Glen Mills Schools
The suit holds two Pa. departments responsible for constitutional violations and other infractions against children sent to the prominent Delaware County reform school.
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