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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's new congressional map as drawn by the Pa. Supreme Court.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Federal judges reject lawsuit over Pennsylvania district map

A panel of federal judges on Monday dismissed a legal challenge by Republican congressmen to a district map imposed last month by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Babies with Down syndrome become a flashpoint in Pa. abortion debate

The issue has aligned some disability rights advocates with pro-life politicians, pitting them against those who support abortion rights.

8 years ago

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District
Speak Easy
Politics & Policy

Lamb win in Pa. suggests GOP’s historically bad tax overhaul can be repealed

It turns out trading people's Medicaid and Medicare coverage for tax cuts for the very richest is not a winning message.

8 years ago

JON HURDLE / STATEIMPACT PA Construction of Mariner East 2 in West Cornwall Township, Lebanon County.
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Sunoco spills drilling fluid into Lebanon County creek for third time

8 years ago

State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-Delaware (AP, file)
Politics & Policy

Toohil’s lawyers release report calling abuse allegations against Miccarelli ‘credible’

Pennsylvania House leaders have called on the state lawmaker from Delaware County to step down.

8 years ago

Upper Darby Police Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Former Philly cop, now Upper Darby chief, offers nuanced take on halting gun violence

'I’m not against the NRA, but I’m not for the NRA,' says Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood.

8 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announces the police-assisted diversion program Friday flanked by District Attorney Larry Krasner and Council President Darrell Clarke. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia going ‘outside the box’ with diversion program

The police-assisted diversion program is designed to redirect low-level offenders suspected of prostitution or drug possession to community-based services.

8 years ago

Republican Rick Saccone, left, and Democrat Connor Lamb before the taping of their first debate in the special election in the Pa., 18th Congressional District at the KDKA TV studios, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The debate was recorded in the afternoon and scheduled to be broadcast at 7 PM Monday.
Politics & Policy

False stories crop up on voter fraud after Pennsylvania race

A Pa. official said no "legitimate claims or complaints" of voter fraud have come up since Tuesday, countering several false stories that cited invalid votes.

8 years ago

Chester Community Charter School.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Report shows more suburban Pa. students choosing charter schools

The growth hasn't been as dramatic as in major cities, but the number of suburban students in charter schools has grown for 15 consecutive years, according to the new report.

8 years ago

Democratic congressional candidate Rich Lazer has support from construction unions. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Local 98 gave $500,000 to DelCo Republicans, angering some Dems

Electricians union supporting a Philly candidate for the largely Delco Democratic congressional primary donated lots of dough to Delco Republicans over the past four years.

8 years ago

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Gov. Tom Wolf
Community

Gov. Wolf creates Pa. school safety task force, no students included

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has created a new statewide task force to examine ways to improve safety for the state’s schoolchildren.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania state Rep. Nick Miccarelli is questioned by reporters at the county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre Thursday.  A lawmaker who alleges  Miccarelli  pulled a gun and threatened to kill her has been granted a three-year protective order against him. State Rep. Tarah Toohil alleges Miccarelli was physically abusive during a relationship that ended several years ago.  She also says he's been physically intimidating her at the Capitol this year. (AP Photo/Michael Rubinkam)
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmaker gets 3-year restraining order against colleague she says threatened her life

Rep. Nick Miccarelli of Delaware County has vehemently denied the claims, and he has resisted calls from GOP leaders and Gov. Tom Wolf to step down.

8 years ago

The author's niece, daughters and wife. (Jeff Bogle)
Philly Parenting
Lifestyle

It’s okay to say ‘you’re beautiful’ to your kids

The mid-week trip to Tampa was offered to me with relatively little notice. Of course I said yes. Freelancers always says yes. ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP gets ready for more elections

Guests: Charlie Gerow, John Brabender, Charlie Dent The Republican Party’s candidate for Pennsylvania’s 18 ...

Air Date: March 16, 2018 10:00 am

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This Oct. 31, 2014, photo shows Timothy Piazza, (center), with his parents Evelyn and James Piazza, during Hunterdon Central Regional High School football's 'Senior Night' at the high school's stadium in Flemington, N.J. (Patrick Carns via AP)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors drop assault charges in Penn State hazing death

Pennsylvania prosecutors are dropping all assault charges against members of a now-closed Penn State fraternity in the hazing death of 19-year-old pledge Tim Piazza.

8 years ago

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