Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and New Jersey 2017 general election results
Check here for the results of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey races we'll be watching most closely.
8 years ago
Republicans furious over ballot error in Philadelphia
Ballots in an unknown number of Philadelphia polling places misstated the name of a Republican statewide judicial candidate.
8 years ago
We should keep partisan politics out of Pennsylvania’s judicial selection
We should not be voting for judges. The partisan process taints the impartiality so critical to the bench, and diminishes public confidence in the court system.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot during traffic stop
The shooting happened on a highway in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, about 65 miles north of Philadelphia.
8 years ago
It’ll take at least a year to enact Pa.’s new gambling expansion
Enacting the expansion will involve auctioning off casino licenses — something the board has never done before.
8 years ago
Some small Pa. businesses uneasy over proposed tax code changes
Smaller business owners would also get a lower rate on some of their income, but there are limits to who would benefit.
8 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court allows lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional map to proceed
A federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts will move forward after a decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.
8 years ago
Harrah's Philadelphia sued over track conditions after crash paralyzes harness driver
Anthony Coletta was left paralyzed and brain damaged after he was thrown from his sulky and trampled by a horse in a crash his attorney blamed on poor track conditions.
8 years ago
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2017 Pennsylvania and New Jersey voter guide
Pennsylvania From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, polls will be open for Pennsylvanians to vote on municipal and mayoral races. Vot ...
8 years ago
Pennsylvania opens medical marijuana registry for patients, caregivers
Once people sign up, it’s up to state-approved doctors to decide whether to grant a medical marijuana card.
8 years ago
Philadelphians prepare to select new district attorney
City voters will choose between a defense attorney and career prosecutor, while New Jersey will elect Gov. Chris Christie's successor.
8 years ago
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Racing for the bench: Six things to know about who's funding Pa. judicial races
We take a look at the big contributors for the seven statewide appellate judgeships on the ballot in Pennsylvania Tuesday.
8 years ago
Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority protections and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs.
8 years ago
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Pa. lawmakers, Wolf administration poised for fight over jobless program funding
With the state budget wrapped up, Pa. lawmakers can turn their attention to a few fast-approaching deadlines — including the renewal of funding for unemployment compensation.
8 years ago
Supreme Court rejects bid to halt redistricting lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to put on ice a federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts approved after the 2010 census.
8 years ago