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Pennsylvania

Graterford Prison and SCI Phoenix Project
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Courts & Law

As Graterford inmates move to new prison, prospect of sharing cells worries some

Officials with Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections say more men will be doubling up in single cells at Phoenix, a 3,830-bed facility.

8 years ago

GOP Representative Nick Miccarelli has been called to resign from the House, among other things. But critics have urged House leaders to go further and forcibly remove him from office. (AP, file)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House Republicans grapple with harassment, point a finger at Dems

The Dauphin County district attorney is currently conducting a criminal investigation into the claims regarding state Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-Delaware.

8 years ago

Clockwise from top left: Jess King (D), Madeleine Dean (D), Pearl Kim (R), Susan Wild (D), Chrissy Houlahan (D), Mary Gay Scanlon (D), Bibiana Boerio (D), and Susan Boser (D) won primary races for Pennsylvania congressional seats in the 2018 midterm. (Photos courtesy of campaigns, Emily Cohen/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. women poised to make history in congressional delegation after primary victories

For the past few years, only men have been in Pennsylvania’s 18 member congressional delegation, but after Tuesday's primary, that's almost guaranteed to change in 2019.

8 years ago

Listen 05:22
(From left) Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor John Fetterman; and GOP nominee for Pa. governor, Scott Wagner (WHYY file photos)
Politics & Policy

Gubernatorial candidates’ roots draw attention to York, Pennsylvania

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Ed Mahon, reporter for the York Daily Record, on the York connection of Gov. Tom Wolf and GOP challenger Scott Wagner.

8 years ago

Listen 4:42
(Tim Lambert/WITF)
Community

Labor shortages have Pa. farms turning to cumbersome visa program

Some farms are turning to the H-2A visa program, which allows foreign workers to come into the country for seasonal work.

8 years ago

According to a new poll, Gov. Tom Wolf (right), a Democrat, has the edge over GOP challenger Scott Wagner in the leadup to Pennsylvania's gubernatorial election. (WITF, file)
Politics & Policy

Wolf, Wagner waste no time trading barbs post-Pa. primary

The race for Pennsylvania governor is only a few days in, but the negative ads are already starting.

8 years ago

State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-Delaware (AP, file)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Rep. Nick Miccarelli accused of abusing colleague must move his seat

The claims by his accusers, Republican Rep. Tarah Toohil and a Harrisburg lobbyist, became public in late February.

8 years ago

Richard “Tre” Jenkins is a Philadelphia senior who’s headed to Harvard University. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

From homeless to Harvard: a ‘Mighty Writer’ makes it big

Philadelphia’s Richard “Tre” Jenkins recently received the email of his life, an acceptance letter from Harvard University. De ...

8 years ago

Listen 4:53
A voter fills out his ballot on election day (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Voter turnout in Pa. primary up slightly from last midterm

Voter turnout was 18 percent in the Pennsylvania’s primary election earlier this week – three points higher than the last midterm pri ...

8 years ago

Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a primary debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

GOP nominee Scott Wagner calls education his ‘cornerstone,’ emphasizes fiscal accountability

If the last gubernatorial election is any indication, education will be a major topic in the upcoming race between two wealthy York County businessmen.

8 years ago

Listen 4:00
hemp plants outdoors
The Pulse
Science

Hemp’s looking for a Hail Mary (Jane)

Marijuana’s sober cousin, hemp, may soon become legal again. Scientists and industrialists are figuring out what to do with the super-weed.

8 years ago

Listen 7:42
A backhoe digs a path for a pipeline in Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Community

Curious about an energy or environmental issue? Ask StateImpact Pennsylvania

You can ask your question using the form on this page.

8 years ago

On the campaign trail, John Fetterman spoke to supporters at City Hall in Philadelphia. He has won the Democratic nomination to run for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor on a ticket with with Gov. Tom Wolf, who is seeking re-election. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Wolf, Fetterman make first appearance as Pa. running mates

John Fetterman is the first candidate to defeat a sitting lieutenant governor in a Pennsylvania primary.

8 years ago

Former WHYY reporter Elizabeth Fiedler came away with a win in the 184th House District primary race. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Insurgents win two legislative seats in Pennsylvania’s House

Lizz Fiedler and Chris Rabb were able to beat Democratic organizations

8 years ago

Listen 6:21
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene A. DePasquale, speaks after he was sworn in for his second term at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
Politics & Policy

More funding sought for Pa. child welfare programs

A funding boost will be a hard sell in the spending-averse General Assembly, says state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.

8 years ago

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