Pennsylvania
Democrats make their case to replace GOP U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick in Bucks County
On Tuesday night, candidates Scott Wallace, Steve Bacher, and Rachel Reddick made their pitch for why they’re the right person to replace Brian Fitzpatrick.
8 years ago
Pa. GOP lose bid to get state court to halt district map
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is declining to delay implementation of a new congressional map the justices put in place last week.
8 years ago
Ambler doctor gets prison for supplying prescription pills to addicts, dealers in South Philly
Judge tells Dr. Alan Summers, 79, that his clinic 'made an absolute mockery' of the medical profession by supplying addicts and dealers with drugs.
8 years ago
GOP gubernatorial hopeful calls for mandatory death penalties for school shooters in Pa.
In the wake of the of a Florida school shooting that killed 17 earlier this month, Republican state Senator Scott Wagner is making school safety a centerpiece of his campaign.
8 years ago
Casey backs Houlahan for Congress
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey endorses Chrissy Houlahan for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District primary.
8 years ago
Pa. auditor general won’t run for Congress
Eugene DePasquale's decision leaves a Democratic field for the 10th that is largely devoid of high-profile candidates.
8 years ago
Federal judges decline to immediately throw out court-drawn congressional map
A three-judge panel declined to temporarily hold up implementation of the map put in place by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
8 years ago
Early spring peepers might be trouble for rest of food chain
Recent unseasonably warm weather has lured some frogs out of hibernation early. Herpetologists worry what that might mean for them — and other animals.
8 years ago
Listen 2:14Pa. writer penned Clint Eastwood’s ‘The 15:17 to Paris’
In the spring of 2015, Dorothy Blyskal had quit her corporate job and was writing Facebook posts begging for an entry-level position in show business.
8 years ago
Pa. State Sen. Daylin Leach officially ends bid for Congress
The Montgomery County Democrat announced his decision in a Facebook post, more than two months after multiple women accused him of inappropriate touching and sexual jokes.
8 years ago
With ‘meaningless’ DACA deadline looming, immigrant groups in Pa. regroup
On Sept. 5, the Trump administration announced an end to DACA. He also issued an ultimatum to Congress: create a permanent law by March 5.
8 years ago
FERC order effectively denies appeals of PennEast approval, critics say
Federal regulators have effectively denied a request to reconsider their approval of the planned PennEast Pipeline, the agency’s critics say.
8 years ago
Un-sanctuary: Some Pa. police departments pull closer to ICE
It’s normal for police departments to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement, but ICE has repeatedly attempted to enlist local police in carrying out immigration arrests.
8 years ago
Listen 5:25In wake of Florida shooting, Pa. schools and police are on high alert
In York County, Central York School District has been closed for two days as police seek to learn who posted threatening messages online.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania gaming expansion proceeds, with a few bumps in the road
All told, the state has made almost $120 million on new casino fees — $20 million more than lawmakers anticipated.
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