Pennsylvania

Have you made plans for your family for the upcoming President’s Day weekend?

As the EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people "can’t wait" for the federal government.

A Schuylkill County judge says she needs more information from the Tamaqua Area Education Association before ruling on a policy that would allow some staff to carry firearms.

EPA says it will propose health standards for two chemicals contaminating soil and drinking water. Critics say the EPA is dragging its feet on protecting public health.

Draw the Lines PA is a civic group that plans to host a biannual competition where people can make their own congressional district maps.

Pennsylvania has 500 school districts — nearly every one with its own full-time superintendent, hired by locally elected school board members.

Survivors of sexual assault who have identified themselves to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg will be able to file claims through May 13.

A proposal backed by a powerful Republican would steer families to district-run cyber programs and away from cyber charter schools.

Pregnancy rates among black and Latina teens are much higher than for white teens, but use of the most effective contraceptives is low among all teens.

The system of 14 universities had asked for an increase of almost $38 million, or 8 percent. Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed an increase of $7 million, or 1.5 percent.

Fetterman asked for a show of hands from the people who supported legalization, and from those who didn't. Legalization supporters were in the clear majority.

This is important for Philadelphia, where marginal applications are sometimes approved for fear of costly and ultimately successful appeals to the state board.

Lawmakers are beginning their annual budget hearings this week.

Gov. Tom Wolf told the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce that with New Jersey and New York moving toward legalized marijuana, Pennsylvania must consider it.

Philadelphia election officials are about to select a new voting system, and critics say they’ve tilted the process toward one high-priced bidder.