
Pennsylvania
Like father, like son? MontCo attorney to run for retiring dad’s Pa. Senate seat
State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf is stepping down, while Stewart Greenleaf Jr. hopes to step up.
8 years ago
Listen 1:11Listen to U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan explain his sexual harassment case
We post my awkward interview with Pat Meehan about his sexual harassment case.
8 years ago
Listen 9:17Pennsylvania’s upcoming congressional elections are in flux after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled this week that the state’s congressional map is unconstitutional.
8 years ago
Tariff could hurt Pa. solar, but won’t ‘slam the door shut’
Pennsylvania’s solar industry will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s move to place a tariff on foreign-built solar panels.
8 years ago
Lawmakers push toward amendment to shrink Pa. legislature
This could be the year Pennsylvanians vote whether to amend the constitution and shrink the state House of Representatives by a quarter.
8 years ago
Reed joins Pa. congressional race amid redistricting chaos
State House Leader Dave Reed is officially running for congress becoming the second top Republican in the chamber to seek higher office this year.
8 years ago
Flowers and ‘a lot of eye-rolling’: How this Philly area political odd couple keeps the peace
He's a resolute Republican. She's a lifelong liberal Democrat. How does this Elkins Park couple ensure household harmony in these politically polarizing times?
8 years ago
Listen 4:51Meehan admits ‘deep affection’ for accuser, but denies sexual harassment
U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan of Delaware County says the former staffer who accused him of sexual harassment was a 'soul mate,' but he denies wrongdoing.
8 years ago
Bucks Co. township’s effort to partner with ICE sparks fears of racial profiling
A proposed partnership between the Bensalem Township police department and federal immigration enforcement derailed a run-of-the-mill township council meeting Monday night.
8 years ago
Mango holds conservative line, hits out at ‘insiders’
If anyone was wondering what Paul Mango—one of four Republicans vying to unseat Democratic Governor Tom Wolf—thinks about his namesake fruit, wonder no more.
8 years ago
Sixth Democrat enters race to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan
A new Democratic candidate emerges in Pennsylvania's 7th District. Incumbent Pat Meehan faces sexual harassment allegations, and the Court has ordered districts to be redrawn.
8 years ago
Philadelphia Energy Solutions files Chapter 11, citing renewable fuels program
The largest refiner on the east coast says its operations will not be disrupted by its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings aimed at restructuring its debt.
8 years ago
Mayor Pawlowski’s federal corruption trial begins in Allentown
The defense of Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski in his bribery trial started in dramatic fashion.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down congressional district map
The justices, ruling just days after hearing oral arguments in the case, also state in their order that a new map will be in place by Feb. 19.
8 years ago
Listen 5:25Prosecutor: Pennsylvania mayor ‘sold his office’ to donors
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Wzorek told jurors in Allentown that Pawlowski rigged city contracts in favor of law firms and businesses that gave him money for campaigns.
8 years ago