Pennsylvania
Measures of gerrymandering — real or bogus?
Experts on gerrymandering debate new mathematical formulas to measure bias during a forum at the National Constitution Center.
7 years ago
Listen 6:08CNX Gas fined more than $400,000 for drilling violations
The penalties stem from incidents at four well sites that affected waterways and vegetation, according to the DEP.
7 years ago
For cash-strapped Johnstown, sewer system overhaul comes with hefty costs
Johnstown is not an outlier when it comes to these problems, though its situation may be more severe.
7 years ago
Chesco foundation empowers girls to do grant-making
The Girls Advisory Board brings high-schoolers from across the county together to give out grants to projects that better the lives of women and girls in their communities.
7 years ago
Listen 6:06Wolf administration greenlights returning Philly schools to local control
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera officially approved the demise of Philadelphia School Reform Commission, return of the school district to city control.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00US Steel agrees to allow fracking at Edgar Thompson works steel mill
7 years ago
Lincoln, Cheyney latest to ban tobacco on campus
Fewer than half of the 102 historically black colleges and universities have comprehensive smoke-free or tobacco-free policies.
7 years ago
In 2017, Pa. resettled nearly 1,000 fewer refugees than previous budget year
Following an uptick in refugee arrivals during President Barack Obama’s last year in office, the drop-off seems especially steep.
7 years ago
Wagner invests in early ad campaign to be GOP pick for Pa. gov
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate invests more that $500,000 in TV ad campaign.
7 years ago
Pa. Dept. of Corrections says staffing issues provide challenges to care for mentally ill inmates
The state says conditions for mentally ill inmates are improving, but challenges remain.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, December 25, 2017
As the Eagles prepare to take on the Oakland Raiders this evening, we hear from tailgating fans about the Birds’ season, and prospe ...
Air Date: December 25, 2017
Listen 23:29Radio Times local music special
Guests: Hankus Netsky, King Britt, Tim Motzer, David Bromberg For your Christmas Day, we’re going to bring you ...
Air Date: December 25, 2017
Philly kids rescue Washington crossing reenactment from low river levels
When it looked like the annual reenactment of George Washington's daring dash across the Delaware River would be canceled, organizers turned to boats made by Philly kids.
7 years ago
Listen 2:24Calls for change mount after harassment allegations against Pa. lawmakers
In the last decade House Democrats have spent more than half a million dollars to settle staff disputes.
7 years ago