Pennsylvania
Pa. first responders to carry non-addictive pain drug
The state Department of Health has approved EMS personnel to carry a non-addictive pain drug called keterolac, also known by the brand name Toradal.
8 years ago
Three Mile Island’s future looks bleaker as it fails at power auction
Failing to clear the auction means the plants are not able to produce power at a price the market is willing to pay.
8 years ago
Pa. dairy farmers struggling to find greener pastures in tough milk market
Along stretches of farmland on South Lincoln Avenue in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, you will notice yard signs with bright orange letters that read, “SAVE OUR LOCAL DAIRY FARMS.”
8 years ago
Listen 4:56Mariner East construction, operation halted again in Chester County
“I find there to be an imminent risk to the public and a need for immediate relief and further study to be done," the judge wrote.
8 years ago
Former Underground Railroad stop in Montco at center of preservation fight
The property is part of the Plymouth Meeting Historic District, established almost 50 years ago, and the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 years ago
Koch brothers turn on Pa. conservative running for U.S. Senate
Vote to keep government running angered Republican powerbrokers who now are financing six-figure ad campaign against Lou Barletta in his race against U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
8 years ago
Wolf set to sign updated Pa. law on sex offenses
The General Assembly has passed a second version of a measure designed to fix a flaw in Pennsylvania’s sex offender law.
8 years ago
Mock teenage bedroom helps parents recognize signs of risk
Over the next two months, the Bensalem police department will offer parents and community members guided tours so they can learn the signs of at-risk behaviors.
8 years ago
Opening primaries in Pa. could boost turnout, but may be a tough sell
A proposal to open Pennsylvania's primaries to independent voters could boost turnout, but could be a tough sell with lawmakers.
8 years ago
Pa. Statehouse likely getting first openly gay lawmaker of color
The Pennsylvania Legislature is poised to soon make history as it welcomes its first openly gay lawmaker ...
8 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. lawmakers want to reform school construction program, but funding remains a question
Pennsylvania’s ...
8 years ago
Pa. DAs outline best practices, possible pitfalls for police body cameras
The guidelines lay out how long the footage should be stored but leave the question of when to activate cameras up to individual agencies.
8 years ago
Pa. ranks below national average for mental health care providers
Fifty-three of Pennsylvania's 67 counties lag below the statewide average.
8 years ago
As session resumes, Pa. state lawmakers inch toward gun reforms
With the state House and Senate both back in Harrisburg, lawmakers are turning their attention to a number of gun control and school safety bills.
8 years ago
Pa. GOP Senator pushes for redistricting, open primaries
Scarnati is throwing his weight behind a few measures that have been more commonly championed by Democrats.
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