Pennsylvania
Gov. Wolf on climate change: ‘We are having real problems’
Wolf spoke Friday morning at the Governor’s Residence with Scott LaMar, host of WITF’s Smart Talk.
7 years ago
Philly affirms commitment to slashing emissions as study shows global increase
Philadelphia officials say they are committed to a goal of reducing emissions by 80 percent by 2050.
7 years ago
Listen 1:15Inmate advocates interrupt Wolf’s holiday speech, plead for looser prison mail policy
At the top of the rotunda stairs they unfurled a banner that read, "Wolf, don't be a grinch, end cruel mail policies."
7 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
7 years ago
Ruling on naming priests in abuse report may change Pa. grand jury process
The report named hundreds of “predator priests” and enablers. But 11 sued, saying being identified would violate their right to a good reputation since they weren't charged.
7 years ago
Delco study: Pipeline blast could be devastating, but risk is low
A flammable vapor cloud could spread as far as 1.3 miles downwind of a rupture, a consultant says.
7 years ago
‘There are no answers’: One family pushes forward after losing teenager to suicide
Josh Sterner had good psychiatric care, a therapist and access to medication. None of that prevented his death.
7 years ago
Porn, leaks, and petty politics: What led to Kathleen Kane’s downfall
A look at one of the messiest political scandals in Pennsylvania history as the former state Attorney General begins her jail sentence.
Air Date: December 5, 2018
Listen 14:07Pennsylvania pressing schools to ensure special-ed students aren’t on their own
Pennsylvania is issuing instructions to all school districts after two special-education students in Philadelphia without guardians did not have one appointed for them.
7 years ago
Pa. touted as criminal justice reform model, but officials say there’s more to do
As Washington lawmakers debate a proposal to ease harsh federal sentencing guidelines, Pennsylvania is being cited as a role model.
7 years ago
Could Pa.’s Congressman Scott Perry lead the Freedom Caucus?
During his re-election campaign, Perry frequently defended his role in the Freedom Caucus. Now, according to a report from The Hill, he could soon lead the group.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers circulate memos in anticipation of new redistricting battle
Though the new state legislative session hasn't technically started, lawmakers are already filing memos for the bills they plan to sponsor.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s top fiscal watchdog to look at state response to climate change
State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is planning a special report examining Pennsylvania’s response to climate change.
7 years ago
A grieving Pittsburgh focuses on community and light in Hanukkah celebrations
Since the shooting, there have been youth-led events like rallies and prayer services.
7 years ago
Tears in Jamestown: A Pennsylvania company’s role in the global tear gas trade
Why a western Pa. company that's become a major player in the global tear gas trade is also embroiled in a legal battle with neighbors of its manufacturing facilities.
Air Date: December 3, 2018
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