Pennsylvania
Efficiencies, pipelines help propel Pa. gas production in 2018
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania is expected to reach a new high by year’s end: 6 trillion cubic feet.
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After Pittsburgh shooting, Jewish congregations vow to keep helping refugees
Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va., is one of many Jewish congregations across the country that have been helping to resettle refugees in America.
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Debate around guns on campus continues as Pa. university arms security officers
Students at Susquehanna University in Central Pennsylvania are protesting a new policy of arming retired state troopers who serve on the school’s security force.
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Keeping an open mine: Are President Trump’s policies reviving Pa.’s coal industry?
A new coal mine is opening soon in Pennsylvania. Are President Trump's energy policies to thank?
Air Date: December 27, 2018
Listen 12:45Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
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Solar co-ops grow in Western Pa.
While the bulk of solar energy in Pennsylvania exists in the eastern half of the state, co-ops are popping up across western part of the commonwealth to help people go solar.
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Path of service that began at 18 leads Madeleine Dean to halls of Congress
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Congresswoman-elect Madeleine Dean about how she's getting ready for freshman year in Congress.
7 years ago
Listen 6:32The Montiers: An American story
Family portraits found under a bed unraveled the story of an African-American family with a rich history and blood ties to the first mayor of Philadelphia.
Air Date: December 26, 2018
Listen 12:52Climate change in Pennsylvania: A look back at 2018 and ahead at 2019
Here’s a look at how Pennsylvania has been working to reduce emissions in 2018 and a preview of what may be in store for next year.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania getting ready for new hemp industry
Newly passed Farm Bill legalizes industrial hemp, paving way for new commodity crop
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State mental health funding hasn’t increased in years. Pa. counties say it’s affecting care.
Most of the mental health care for Pennsylvanians not covered by Medicaid, or insurance is provided through counties and bankrolled by the state. But funding hasn’t increased.
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New Pa. law increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Pennsylvanians convicted of multiple DUIs will incur higher penalties with each offense.
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What the average classroom teacher earns in every Pa. public school district
The highest salaries were in two Pennsylvania counties: Bucks and Montgomery.
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Dylan Elchin was 8 years old when the war in Afghanistan began. He was eager to serve.
His death is still setting in for his family and community in western Pennsylvania
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Man injured in Pa. gas plant blast dies
The blast happened December 13 at MarkWest’s Houston Processing and Fractionation Facility in Chartiers Township.
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