
Pennsylvania
Democrats challenge longstanding GOP control in Delco race
In Delaware County, Democrats hope to topple the Republican machine that's ruled the county for decades.
8 years ago
Shapiro joins other states in suing Trump over diluting ACA mandate on birth control
Pennsylvania's attorney general says the Trump administration has broken the law and "undermined the health and economic independence of American women."
8 years ago
Radnor Board of Commissioners president arrested on charges of child porn
Investigators find that Philip Ahr, who heads Radnor Township's board of commissioners, had shared and solicited graphic child pornography since 2013, the DA's office says.
8 years ago
Lawmakers push bump stock ban; gun control groups say ‘do more’
Bump stocks are currently legal — even though automatic weapons are only legal with a special license.
8 years ago
Backup quarterback cut by Albright College for kneeling during anthem
A backup quarterback for Division III Albright College in Pennsylvania has been cut for kneeling during the national anthem.
8 years ago
Wolf says Treasury will loan money; Treasury says not so fast
Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Treasury is loaning money to cover short-term expenses — including upcoming payments to public schools. That was news to the Treasurer.
8 years ago
Revoking Clean Power Plan could have a big Pa. impact
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt announced the EPA will formally propose to revoke the Clean Power Plan, Obama’s regulation for carbon dioxide from the electricity sector.
8 years ago
Trump to push tax plan in visit to Harrisburg
President Trump will visit Pennsylvania Wednesday to rally support for his tax plan after many Republicans from the Philadelphia region voted against a budget resolution.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmakers skeptical of Wolf plan for borrowing to fund budget
Some legislators are debating the legality of the governor's proposal to borrow $1.2 billion against liquor industry profits.
8 years ago
Democrat to take on Fitzpatrick in Pa.’s 8th District
Democrat Rachel Reddick announces run for Bucks County Congressional seat.
8 years ago
Replacement for SEPTA refund program at least a year away
The guarantee program, which allowed passengers to file a claim for for a full refund on Regional Rail train tickets within certain conditions was first discontinued in 2016.
8 years ago
GOP pushes Wolf to distribute Pa. education tax credits
Days after negotiations to balance Pennsylvania's late budget collapsed completely, lawmakers, the governor, and their staffers are still trading barbs.
8 years ago
Pa. congressional candidate has a story to tell
First-time congressional candidate Paul Perry needs something to stand out in a crowded field, and his campaign video is pretty distinctive.
8 years ago
State-related universities fearful of becoming casualties of Pa.’s ongoing budget impasse
Pa. budget impasse has put funding for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities in jeopardy. Without it, in-state students will likely see a tuition spike.
8 years ago
Pa. GOP bid for Medicaid work requirements unlikely to withstand veto
House Republicans have managed to slide a piece of priority legislation through their chamber and on to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf's desk.
8 years ago