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Pennsylvania

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Lifestyle

Mother’s Day gifts for mom and the community

How does your family celebrate Mother’s Day?

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

As Costello bows out, newcomers vie for Pa.’s redrawn 6th Congressional District

The 6th district has a longer history of electing both Democrats and Republican representatives, but it has gone Republican since 2002.

8 years ago

Listen 5:41
Stephen Bloom
Politics & Policy

Voters eye Pennsylvania’s wide-open, crowded US House races

All told, 84 candidates are seeking Democratic or Republican party nominations for 18 seats in Pennsylvania's May 15 primary election.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaking at a rally outside Philadelphia City Hall. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Fetterman supporters ‘feel the Bern’ during Philly endorsement rally

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders visits Philadelphia to back fellow progressive John Fetterman who's seeking Democratic nomination to run for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor

8 years ago

Environmental advocates are pushing for a faster transition from diesel to electric buses in Pennsylvania. (WESA)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Urban Planning

As transit agencies inch toward electric buses, environmental groups want more progress

More than 23,000 diesel-powered transit and school buses exist throughout the state.

8 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his annual call for a severance tax on natural gas. Most Republicans have no intention of supporting one. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Wolf again readies plan for Pa. severance tax

The gas industry and most Republicans are meeting it with a resounding 'no.'

8 years ago

Rapper Meek Mill talks criminal justice reform with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf during a press conference at the National Constitution Center.
Community

Meek Mill joins Pa. officials in calling for changes to criminal justice system

The rapper joined Gov. Tom Wolf at the National Constitution Center to push for changes in everything from probation and parole policies to cash bail.

8 years ago

Tree clearing for construction of the Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline at site in Delaware County. DEP has issued more than 50 violations to Sunoco during the past year of construction. The agency recently fined the company for additional drilling mud spills. (Emily Cohen for StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

DEP hits Sunoco with another fine for Mariner East 2 pipeline construction

The Department of Environmental Protection fined Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners an additional $355,622.

8 years ago

The state budget is due June 30. Lawmakers have expressed cautious optimism that for the first time in several years, they'll meet the deadline.  (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo, file)
Money

After years of stubborn deficits, Pa.’s budget process looks easier

It's almost time for lawmakers to start work on the state budget — but it looks like this year might be smoother sailing.

8 years ago

Mariner East 2 pipeline construction crews work in the backyards of homes on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, on May 2. Sinkholes that opened in the area prompted the state's Public Utility Commission to order that an existing pipeline nearby, the Mariner East 1, be shut down until it could be determined that the sinkholes didn't threaten its safety. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Community

PUC safety officials recommend restart of Mariner East 1 after inspection

Safety inspectors are recommending that Sunoco’s Mariner East 1 pipeline be restarted.

8 years ago

Ashley Lunkenheimer is a former federal prosecutor and first-time candidate. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Does family tie bring super PAC too close to congressional candidate?

Congressional candidate gets help from super PAC funded by mom, raising questions of whether they're coordinating, a violation of campaign regulations.

8 years ago

Listen 4:35
Bensalem director of public safety Fred Harran addressed a packed room at a township council meeting on Monday night.
Community

Bensalem mayor, public safety director send mixed signals on partnering with ICE

Under 287(g) agreements, ICE authorizes local police to do some of the work its agents usually do, such as verifying the immigration status of people they arrest.

8 years ago

Paul Mango, a Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, participates in a debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Mango running hard for Pa. governor’s office

GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Mango hoping to win party's nomination on May 15.

8 years ago

Listen 6:00
Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a primary debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Scott Wagner: Blue-collar guy determined to change Harrisburg

Scott Wagner talks about his past and plans as he pursues the GOP nomination to run against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf for Pennsylvania governor.

8 years ago

Listen 5:58
House Majority Leader Dave Reed speaks to reporters. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

As term wanes, Pa. House GOP leader plans to tackle redistricting

Currently, congressional redistricting is done by the Legislature, and the governor signs off on it.

8 years ago

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