Pennsylvania
Cosby lawyers ask court to void conviction, prison sentence
Bill Cosby's lawyers have asked a Pa. court to overturn the actor's conviction and three- to 10-year prison sentence because of what they call a string of errors in his case.
8 years ago
Explore Philly’s murals with your kids
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods—and depending on where you and your family live, whether within the city limits or in the Philly suburbs, there may be lots of neighbor
8 years ago
Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
In 2017, about 1,000 gallons of natural gas liquids leaked from the Mariner East 1 in Morgantown, Berks County. It was discovered by a resident who noticed discolored grass.
8 years ago
Montco congressional hopefuls square off
Democrat Madeleine Dean and Republican Dan David debate in Eklins Park
8 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ host plays monopoly during first — and only — Pa. gubernatorial debate
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies about the midterm elections in Pennsylvania.
8 years ago
Listen 5:55Research in Pa. could inform future hemp production in Mid-Atlantic
Farmers and researchers in 23 Pennsylvania counties have been studying industrial hemp in trial crops this year.
8 years ago
Atlantic Sunrise pipeline goes into full service this weekend
The pipeline is one of many large-scale projects transporting Marcellus gas.
8 years ago
In Philadelphia, a community-based program teaches defendants how to help themselves
It was an early autumn afternoon in 1975 — a moment that Steve Austin wishes he could take back. ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:01Interactive map: a county-by-county look at spending on public defense in Pennsylvania
How much does your county spend on public defense? In Penns ...
8 years ago
U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
After two years of legal setbacks, a federal court ruled this week that two families from Bucks and Montgomery counties can proceed with ...
8 years ago
Bill restricting Pa. abusers access to guns heads to Wolf for signature
When the governor OKs the measure, it will be the first time in years Pennsylvania has tightened a gun law.
8 years ago
‘Warning shot’ fired by guard at wanted Muslim cleric’s U.S. compound
Police said that the suspected intruder fled the scene.
8 years ago
Supporters of sentencing reform say next year, they may see success
A bill that would end Pennsylvania's frequent use of mandatory life-without-parole sentences has hit a wall in the state Senate.
8 years ago
Pa. banking on new program providing inmates with financial savvy to succeed
State research shows three-quarters of inmates with bank accounts do not return to prison. Of those who do come back, only 39 percent have bank accounts.
8 years ago
On a humid summer day, Shawnray Byrd works a new job renovating a home just outside Pittsburgh. During a break, he says he’s grateful t ...
8 years ago
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