
Pennsylvania
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 4:23Philly-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
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
Attack ads underway in Bucks congressional race
National Republican organizations target Democrat Scott Wallace who is challenging incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
7 years ago
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
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