Pennsylvania
Pa. auditor general continues child welfare review with look at obscure agency
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is launching a review of the Department of Human Services' Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
7 years ago
Cosby victim Andrea Constand settles defamation suit with ex-prosecutor
Andrea Constand has settled a defamation lawsuit against a former prosecutor Bruce Castor who said she added details to her story over time.
7 years ago
In deadly Chesco senior facility fire, sprinkler system valve off, says ATF
A federal investigation found the cause of the Chester County senior living center fire was “undetermined,” but confirmed some details about how the blaze spread.
7 years ago
Wolf seeks $4.5B capital program paid by Marcellus Shale tax
Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that he will ask Pennsylvania lawmakers to approve a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production.
7 years ago
Wolf resuscitates a long-stymied priority: a minimum wage hike
It would boost Pennsylvania's wage from the $7.25 federal minimum to $12 an hour. After that, it would rise in 50 cent increments until hitting $15 in 2025.
7 years ago
Pa. Dems would have made gains even under old congressional map, analysis suggests
Pa.'s old congressional map was called a "voter proof" partisan gerrymander. But our analysis suggests the wave of Democratic success this year could have overcome it.
7 years ago
Johnny Doc’s biggest fight: Why Pa.’s most powerful union boss is under indictment
The brash union boss has been the powerbroker behind a slew of Pa. politicians for years. But have Johnny Doc's "in-your-face" politics caught up with him?
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20 to 40 vehicles involved in crash along Rt. 222 in Berks County
A crash involving 20 to 40 vehicles during a whiteout snow squall snarled traffic on a busy eastern Pennsylvania highway Wednesday afternoon.
7 years ago
Pa. political powerbroker ‘Johnny Doc’ indicted on corruption charges
John Dougherty’s mighty labor union is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.
7 years ago
Gun control debate resumes in Harrisburg, with focus on what’s realistic
As a new state legislative session dawns, gun control advocates are renewing their call for change.
7 years ago
Feds set to charge Pa. political kingpin ‘Johnny Doc’ after years-long corruption probe
Dougherty's mighty labor union in Philadelphia is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.
7 years ago
Hate crimes charged in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case
A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
After some awkward moments, kids dressed as the Lorax got to meet Gov. Wolf — and make their point
The children wanted to call attention to climate change and environmental rights.
7 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Gov. Wolf just set a lofty climate goal. What will it take to get there?
vGov. Tom Wolf kicked off the new year with an ambitious climate change goal: reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050.
7 years ago
Pa. school districts stressed over rising costs for pensions, special-ed and charters
Pa. school districts say rising fixed costs are leading to property tax increases and cuts to programs.
7 years ago