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Pennsylvania

An exhibit at the Farm Show aimed at getting non-farmers interested in joining the industry. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Community

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

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite praises principals who earned high scores in a district evaluation in this file photo from 2017. (WHYY staff)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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

 House Homeland Security Committee member Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, for a joint hearing of the Senate-House Homeland Security subcommittees on the Secret Service. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Politics & Policy

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

Lawmakers will return to session next week. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

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

Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania's secretary of health, speaks to reporters. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Health

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

Pennsylvania State Capitol building (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
Politics & Policy

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

The U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

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

Penn Alexander students celebrate after learning their school was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
The Why
Education

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

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Ann Remy (right), is of Lenape descent, and Donna Fann-Boyle (left) is of Cherokee descent. Fann-Boyle is testifying at public hearing in Bucks County about the Neshaminy School District mascot. (Kimberly Paynter)
Education

Defense 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 University, Chester, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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

Demonstrators take part in a pro-gun rights rally outside of the City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh. (Lucy Perkins/90.5 WESA)
Politics & Policy

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

A mural of the Neshaminy High School mascot. (Eugene Sonn/WHYY)
Education

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 2:06
In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. The company offered to relocate residents of the five homes whose yards are crossed by the pipeline right of way. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Chester 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

Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. (WITF)
Politics & Policy

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

Holly Koscak, a parent and plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Tamaqua Area School District, speaks out against a policy to arm school staff. “I
 don’t believe a teacher should have to pack and carry, their sole responsibility should be to teach a student,” she said. (Jen Kinney/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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.

7 years ago

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