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Pennsylvania

A red crimson Japanese barberry bush (Berberis thunbergii) grows in the middle of a decorative garden in front of a home  (Bigstock/Willard Losinger)
Science

Pa. considers banning Japanese barberry, a popular but invasive landscaping plant

The shrub is already banned in New York, Maine, and other states. It’s a haven for ticks and mice.

7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, who favors a reversal of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, plans to make that a campaign issue in his quest to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. (loubarletta.com)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Pence to raise cash for U.S. Senate hopeful Barletta in Philadelphia

Republican Senate candidate Lou Barletta will get some financial help when Vice President Mike Pence visits Philadelphia's Union League for a July 23 fundraiser

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Courts & Law

Clergy argue against quick release of child sex abuse report

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro argued the report should not be delayed, calling it a matter of exceptional public interest.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Wolf: Pa. education funding changes will ‘take time’

Last week, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf said he'd support a major school funding shakeup. Now Wolf is hedging his position.

7 years ago

Voting machines at the Office of the City Commissioner's warehouse (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Independent commission will probe Pennsylvania voting system

A commission formed by cybersecurity experts at the University of Pittsburgh will look at the state's voting system.

7 years ago

Mariner East 2 pipeline construction crews work in the backyards of homes on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, on May 2, after sinkholes opened in the area. That caused one of the ME2 project's many delays. (Marie Cusick/WITF)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Community

Sunoco wants to use older pipeline to pump natural gas liquids over unfinished sections of ME2

Local officials say Sunoco has told them it has customers waiting

7 years ago

Under Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania has a moratorium on the death penalty. However, it is still technically legal. (WITF, file)
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania district attorneys square off against death penalty opponents

A new report offers recommendations to improve how Pennsylvania handles its death penalty — including providing public funding for indigent defense.

7 years ago

A well pad on a Tioga County farm. There is a moratorium against drilling in the eastern part where the Delaware River Basin Commission has jurisdiction. (Scott Detrow/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

Federal court rules fracking advocates will get their day in court

Wayne County group: Delaware River Basin Commission lacks authority to block drilling

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella launches the Keystone Scholars program in Elk County, putting $100 in a college savings account for every child born or adopted there. Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed a law extending the program to all of Pennsylvania.
Education

New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns

The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.

7 years ago

Located in a remote spot on the Delaware River tubing route, the Famouse River Hot Dog Man is the only game in town for tubers, whose lazy journeys can last four to six hours.
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

24 days of summer: The business of being the Famous River Hot Dog Man

Since 1987, Greg Crance has run a hot dog stand in the middle of the Delaware River. It's a beautiful office, but a fickle business.

7 years ago

Listen 4:23
Fire hydrants are open around the city during an historic heat wave in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philly-area residents cope with relentless heat

Dangerous heat levels continue in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. People are dealing with it in many ways this week as they work or play.

7 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf puts tax plans far behind him as he seeks a 2nd term

"Who's talking about raising taxes?" he questioned a TV reporter last month who asked Wolf about the prospect of raising taxes this year.

7 years ago

Democratic candidate Scott Wallace (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will face off in November. Attack ads have already begun. (Youtube)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Attack ads underway in Bucks congressional race

National Republican organizations target Democrat Scott Wallace who is challenging incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

7 years ago

Bill Cosby arrives for his sexual assault trial, Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Montco’s preliminary tally for Cosby trials cost tops $400,000

Whether Cosby must reimburse the county for the costs of his two trials as part of his sentence – or if taxpayers will pick up some of the tab – will be decided in the fall

7 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf speaks at an event at Roosevelt Elementary School in Philadelphia Friday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Gov. Wolf calls for drastic school funding shake-up in surprise announcement

Governor Tom Wolf called for a major change to the way Pennsylvania funds schools Friday, advocating for the state to distribute its larg ...

7 years ago

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