Pennsylvania
WHYY’s Dave Davies recaps Republican Pa. governor’s debate
Three candidates are vying to challenge Gov. Tom Wolf in November. The GOP primary election is May 15.
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Listen 5:41Sinkholes in Chester County prompt PUC to ask for Mariner East 1 shutdown
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7 great ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids in Philly
The achievements of women throughout history have often been overlooked—but during the month of March, arts and cultural organizations ...
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Nuances of Pa. redistricting pit Thornburgh against Thornburgh
The battle over how to handle Pennsylvania’s congressional maps has even political families divided.
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Fatal gas leak at Pittsburgh-area power plant draws OSHA fines
Kevin Patrick Bachner, 34, and John Michael Gorchock, 42, both of Pittsburgh, died Aug. 29 at FirstEnergy’s Bruce Mansfield Power Station after inhaling toxic gas.
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Pa. gubernatorial hopefuls Mango, Wagner gently mix it up; Ellsworth avoids mild fray
Three Republicans vie for the opportunity to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf in November.
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Listen 1:41Pennsylvania sees higher revenues after approving mini casinos
In their final week of annual budget hearings, Pennsylvania state lawmakers are trying to evaluate how last year’s sweeping gambling overhaul is affecting state finances.
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In leaving state oversight, Pittsburgh says it’s prepared for the risk
On a Monday morning last month people packed the Pittsburgh mayor’s conference room to witness the city’s successful transition to fi ...
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Former Philly deputy mayor enters race for Pa.’s newly redrawn 5th Congressional District
Richard Lazer, who has deep ties to organized labor, will seek the nomination in a mostly suburban district.
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Invasive insect spreads beyond Pennsylvania farms and orchards to backyards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will send $17.5 million in emergency funds to Pennsylvania to prevent the spotted lanternfly from spreading further.
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Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana dispensaries running dry
Pennsylvania's budding medical marijuana dispensaries have just about run out of pot.
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SEPTA restoring service from storm, some lines won’t be back this weekend
SEPTA is restoring service to some regional rail lines starting today, but at least a few might not have trains rolling until Monday.
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Proposed natural gas power plant in Berks County gets set of permits from DEP
The Department of Environmental Protection has OK’d several permits for a proposed natural gas power plant in Berks County.
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Anxious students question Sen. Casey at Cheltenham town hall on guns
"All I can say to you is keep going, keep fighting, keep marching, keep mobilizing," U.S. Sen. Bob Casey tells high-schoolers calling for changes in gun law.
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Allegations against Delco lawmaker raise Pa. Capitol security questions
House Republicans, Governor Tom Wolf, and a number of other lawmakers say Miccarelli should resign. House GOP leaders are urging police to investigate.
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