Pennsylvania
Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
8 years ago
Sunoco says PUC asked for expanded work to ‘stabilize’ ground at Chesco pipeline site
Sunoco is preparing to drill 10 more holes behind homes in Chester County’s West Whiteland Township.
8 years ago
Schooled: Philadelphia’s Wister Elementary seeks solutions
Guests: Kevin McCorry, Jovan Weaver Across the country, public schools have struggled to meet the needs of childr ...
Air Date: April 26, 2018
Listen 49:45Bucks recovery houses striving to be better neighbors
At community outreach in Bristol Township, recovery home residents invite residents to hear how the homes work — and how important they are to those fighting addictions.
8 years ago
Listen 2:14NewsWorks Tonight, April 25, 2018
As Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and the First Judicial District look at parole issues, a new report shows Pennsylvania has the highest r ...
Air Date: April 25, 2018
Listen 20:00Justice reforms move incrementally through Pennsylvania’s Senate
GOP Judiciary Committee Chairman Stewart Greenleaf is trying to pass as many justice overhaul proposals as possible before his retirement at the end of the year.
8 years ago
House GOP continues sexual misconduct study with public hearing
As part of their announced effort to curb sexual harassment and abuse in the legislature, and in Pennsylvania workplaces generally, a House committee has held a public hearing
8 years ago
Pa., Del. rely on tuition for 75 percent of public university funding
Twenty-eight states now depend more on tuition than state and local revenue to fund public universities.
8 years ago
Super PAC opens fire in Delco congressional race, two candidates quit
A super PAC funded by the Philadelphia area electricians union has spent $200,000 to run a TV ad supporting South Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.
8 years ago
Why Pa. counties are suing OxyContin drug maker
Any recovery from the lawsuits won't ease the financial burdens for many others affected by the financial costs of the crisis.
8 years ago
Wolf pushes GOP lawmakers to extend Pa. gun sale background check
The governor says performing background checks on long guns won’t change firearm sales much.
8 years ago
FERC, called a ‘rubber stamp’ by critics, begins policy review for approval of natural gas pipelines
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has launched an inquiry into whether to update its policies on pipeline oversight.
8 years ago
Bucks County Democrats battle to take on Fitzpatrick
A self-funding millionaire and military veteran go at it in Bucks County Democratic congressional primary.
8 years ago
Listen 4:38Amid licensing limbo, immigration advocates push to shut down Pa. detention center
Immigrants' rights advocates have launched two initiatives, trying to pressure the state government to close down the detention center.
8 years ago
Potent attack ads hit the air waves in Pa. GOP governor’s race
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with senior political reporter Dave Davies about GOP candidates' attack ads in Pennsylvania's primary race for governor.
8 years ago
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