Pennsylvania
Pa. Safe Harbor law fines helping human trafficking victims
Pennsylvania is working to roll out a law aimed at protecting sexually exploited children. It uses fines paid by those convicted under the law to help the exploited.
7 years ago
Philly-area congressional reps refuse pay during shutdown
Four Philadelphia-area members of Congress say they should share the pain of federal workers.
7 years ago
Why Pennsylvania is trying a new solution for the school scoring equation
Should schools be rated and reviewed like restaurants, movies, and Uber rides? Or are the stakes higher? Why Pennsylvania is trying a new tool.
Air Date: January 8, 2019
Listen 15:10Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
7 years ago
Widener pushing back as Chester installs parking meters on campus
The rate for parking at newly metered spaces on Widener University campus will be $2 an hour.
7 years ago
Pro-gun activists protest proposed firearm legislation outside Pittsburgh city-county building
The rally was organized by Justin Dillon of Erie, Pa., in response to efforts by Pittsburgh City Council to enact gun control legislation.
7 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
7 years ago
Listen 2:06Chester County DA names former federal prosecutor to beef up pipeline probe
Tom Hogan says the investigation will proceed even if there are talks with Sunoco.
7 years ago
New Pa. government oversight committee raises eyebrows
As one of its first actions of a new legislative session, the Pa. House of Representatives has passed some updated rules governing internal procedures.
7 years ago
Parent lawsuit over armed teachers sparks heated exchange in Tamaqua
Despite lawsuits from parents and teachers, the Tamaqua Area School District is doubling down on a policy that will allow school staff to carry guns.
7 years ago
Pa. drillers must pay millions in outstanding impact fees, court rules
Natural gas companies must pay millions of dollars in outstanding impact fees to the state, following a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling.
7 years ago
Officials address threatening note sent to Swarthmore families, but reveal few details
At a scripted community meeting, Swarthmore-Wallingford officials addressed a threatening note sent to four families. But they didn't reveal much about the investigation.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06For Chesco man arrested in immigration interview, an uncertain future remains
Jose "Ivan" Noe Nuñez Martinez and his husband have been savoring what can feel like borrowed time, after he was arrested in Philadelphia last year.
7 years ago
Listen 3:49Flu declared widespread in Pa.; death count doubles
The latest report shows flu taking the steep climb that often follows holiday gatherings and the beginning of the new year.
7 years ago
Pa. Farm Show's half-ton butter sculpture embraces the 'power' of agriculture
The state's dairy industry hopes you find power in the more than 1,000-pound butter sculpture at this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show.
7 years ago










