Pennsylvania
At Pa. Farm Show and beyond, women are forging a path into agriculture
The 2012 census showed 30 percent of farmers were women and just 14 percent of farms were primarily run by women.
7 years ago
Principal turnover highest in Pa. cities, study says, and school leaders may be getting whiter, too
A new report reveals five eye-raising trends among school principals related to turnover, age, race, geography and more.
7 years ago
Congressman Scott Perry sees no clear end to shutdown
Midstate Republican Congressman Scott Perry said however the shutdown ends, funding a border wall will likely continue to be a topic of debate.
7 years ago
Some top Pa. Senate committees see turnover after many years
Notably, the House caucus doesn't have any women senior enough for the chair positions.
7 years ago
Pa. updates plan to fight opioid addiction
The new year is also bringing a new push to pass legislation that would allow Department of Health to declare a "public health emergency."
7 years ago
Pa. Safe Harbor law fines helping human trafficking victims
Pennsylvania is working to roll out a law aimed at protecting sexually exploited children. It uses fines paid by those convicted under the law to help the exploited.
7 years ago
Philly-area congressional reps refuse pay during shutdown
Four Philadelphia-area members of Congress say they should share the pain of federal workers.
7 years ago
Why Pennsylvania is trying a new solution for the school scoring equation
Should schools be rated and reviewed like restaurants, movies, and Uber rides? Or are the stakes higher? Why Pennsylvania is trying a new tool.
Air Date: January 8, 2019
Listen 15:10Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
7 years ago
Widener pushing back as Chester installs parking meters on campus
The rate for parking at newly metered spaces on Widener University campus will be $2 an hour.
7 years ago
Pro-gun activists protest proposed firearm legislation outside Pittsburgh city-county building
The rally was organized by Justin Dillon of Erie, Pa., in response to efforts by Pittsburgh City Council to enact gun control legislation.
7 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
7 years ago
Listen 2:06Chester County DA names former federal prosecutor to beef up pipeline probe
Tom Hogan says the investigation will proceed even if there are talks with Sunoco.
7 years ago
New Pa. government oversight committee raises eyebrows
As one of its first actions of a new legislative session, the Pa. House of Representatives has passed some updated rules governing internal procedures.
7 years ago
Parent lawsuit over armed teachers sparks heated exchange in Tamaqua
Despite lawsuits from parents and teachers, the Tamaqua Area School District is doubling down on a policy that will allow school staff to carry guns.
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