Pennsylvania
PES likely to resolve growing objections to its bankruptcy plan, analysts say
Philadelphia Energy Solutions is meeting more resistance to its plan to reorganize while in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
7 years ago
Philly region digs out of latest nor’easter
After a few days of snow, sleet, and icy rain, it’s time for the region to recover.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers
Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.
7 years ago
Listen 4:43Sharp-elbowed ad war starts early for Republicans running for Pa. governor
Scott Wagner and Paul Mango are trading blows in expensive TV ad campaigns for the GOP nomination for Pennsylvania governor.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmaker accused of abusing colleague won’t seek re-election
A week after insisting he would stay in the race, Republican Rep. Nick Miccarelli said he would abandon his campaign.
7 years ago
GOP lawmaker introduces resolutions to impeach Pa. Supreme Court justices
A Republican state lawmaker has introduced a number of resolutions to impeach all but one of Pennsylvania’s f ...
7 years ago
Positive feedback from rural communities on Wolf’s broadband plan
Governor Wolf has launched an initiative to improve broadband access in rural Pennsylvania—and state lawmakers and other officials in underserved areas appear to be on board
7 years ago
Mariner East pipeline problems take center stage at state Senate hearing
7 years ago
Congress set to approve nearly $700 million for election security, source says
Decentralization "makes it difficult to have a nationwide effect but also makes it perhaps of greater threat at a local level."
7 years ago
Three at Philly immigrant organization fired after claiming boss outed them to ICE
New Sanctuary Movement says decision to terminate the employees stemmed from their disrespect of the organization's conflict resolution process.
7 years ago
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Hoeffel in, Bill Green out as congressional candidates file
Dozens of candidates file to run for new congressional seats today
7 years ago
Listen 4:05Pa. lawmakers seek greater scrutiny of Temple, Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln
While they receive state funding, Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Lincoln universities are exempt from Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law and Ethics Act.
7 years ago
Where Trump appeared in 2016, assaults followed, Penn researchers say
Research out of Penn found that cities where Trump appeared during the 2016 campaign experienced a measurable spike in police-reported assaults.
7 years ago
Listen 1:45State says PES owes $3.8 billion in back taxes, urges court hold up bankruptcy plan
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is urging a federal bankruptcy court to withhold approval of a bankruptcy petition by Philadelphia Energy Solutions
7 years ago
Supreme Court keeps revised Pa. congressional map in place
Court rulings boost Democrats' chances of retaking Congress.
7 years ago