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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Capitol building (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
Politics & Policy

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

The U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

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

Penn Alexander students celebrate after learning their school was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
The Why
Education

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 15:10
Ann Remy (right), is of Lenape descent, and Donna Fann-Boyle (left) is of Cherokee descent. Fann-Boyle is testifying at public hearing in Bucks County about the Neshaminy School District mascot. (Kimberly Paynter)
Education

Defense 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 University, Chester, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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

Demonstrators take part in a pro-gun rights rally outside of the City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh. (Lucy Perkins/90.5 WESA)
Politics & Policy

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

A mural of the Neshaminy High School mascot. (Eugene Sonn/WHYY)
Education

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 2:06
In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. The company offered to relocate residents of the five homes whose yards are crossed by the pipeline right of way. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Chester 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

Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. (WITF)
Politics & Policy

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

Holly Koscak, a parent and plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Tamaqua Area School District, speaks out against a policy to arm school staff. “I
 don’t believe a teacher should have to pack and carry, their sole responsibility should be to teach a student,” she said. (Jen Kinney/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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

A natural gas drilling pad in Pennsylvania.(Lindsay Lazarski/for WHYY)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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

After racist letters and photos were circulated among students at Strath Haven High School, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District held an informational meeting on Jan. 2, 2019. More than 400 residents showed up to listen and have their voices heard. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Education

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 1:06
Paul Frame (left) and his husband Jose
Courts & Law

For 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 3:49
Ana Martinez gives a patient a flu shot
Health
PA Post

Flu 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

The 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture was unveiled Jan. 3, 2019. Its title is
Community

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

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