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Pennsylvania

StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Tariff could hurt Pa. solar, but won’t ‘slam the door shut’

Pennsylvania’s solar industry will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s move to place a tariff on foreign-built solar panels.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's capitol dome against the blue sky
Politics & Policy

Lawmakers push toward amendment to shrink Pa. legislature

This could be the year Pennsylvanians vote whether to amend the constitution and shrink the state House of Representatives by a quarter.

8 years ago

Man in suit at microphone, background darkened around him
Politics & Policy

Reed joins Pa. congressional race amid redistricting chaos

State House Leader Dave Reed is officially running for congress becoming the second top Republican in the chamber to seek higher office this year.

8 years ago

Tom Ellis, a Republican and avid Trump supporter, and his wife, Gretchen Wisehart, a liberal Democratic lawyer, have found ways to keep the peace even in these divisive times.
NewsWorks Tonight
Lifestyle

Flowers and ‘a lot of eye-rolling’: How this Philly area political odd couple keeps the peace

He's a resolute Republican. She's a lifelong liberal Democrat. How does this Elkins Park couple ensure household harmony in these politically polarizing times?

8 years ago

Listen 4:51
U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Meehan admits ‘deep affection’ for accuser, but denies sexual harassment

U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan of Delaware County says the former staffer who accused him of sexual harassment was a 'soul mate,' but he denies wrongdoing.

8 years ago

Fifty protesters chanted and held signs in an overflow room at the Bensalem Township municipal building on January 22, 2018.
Courts & Law

Bucks Co. township’s effort to partner with ICE sparks fears of racial profiling

A proposed partnership between the Bensalem Township police department and federal immigration enforcement derailed a run-of-the-mill township council meeting Monday night.

8 years ago

Candidate Paul Mango, seeking the Republican Party's nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's re-election bid next year, takes part in the Montgomery County Republican Committee gubernatorial forum in Blue Bell, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.
Politics & Policy

Mango holds conservative line, hits out at ‘insiders’

If anyone was wondering what Paul Mango—one of four Republicans vying to unseat Democratic Governor Tom Wolf—thinks about his namesake fruit, wonder no more.

8 years ago

Shelly Chauncey
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Sixth Democrat enters race to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan

A new Democratic candidate emerges in Pennsylvania's 7th District. Incumbent Pat Meehan faces sexual harassment allegations, and the Court has ordered districts to be redrawn.

8 years ago

 Philadelphia Energy Solutions is the largest oil refining complex on the Eastern seaboard. (Nathaniel Hamilton/for NewsWorks)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Philadelphia Energy Solutions files Chapter 11, citing renewable fuels program

The largest refiner on the east coast says its operations will not be disrupted by its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings aimed at restructuring its debt.

8 years ago

 Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski arrives at the federal building in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 27, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Mayor Pawlowski’s federal corruption trial begins in Allentown

The defense of Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski in his bribery trial started in dramatic fashion.

8 years ago

In the last three election cycles Republicans have won 13 of Pennsylvania's 18 congressional seats. The 18th district seat is currently vacant.  Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican, resigned in October. (Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down congressional district map

The justices, ruling just days after hearing oral arguments in the case, also state in their order that a new map will be in place by Feb. 19.

8 years ago

Listen 5:25
Allentown Mayor Edwin Pawlowski walks from the federal building in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 27, 2017.
Courts & Law

Prosecutor: Pennsylvania mayor ‘sold his office’ to donors

Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Wzorek told jurors in Allentown that Pawlowski rigged city contracts in favor of law firms and businesses that gave him money for campaigns.

8 years ago

Roy Christman (left) and William Kellner protested plans to build the PennEast natural gas pipeline at a FERC ‘listening session’ near Jim Thorpe, Pa. in 2016. FERC has now approved the project. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pa.)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

FERC approves PennEast, saying it would supply needed natural gas

8 years ago

 Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor is still operational and provides enough power for 800,000 homes. Unit 2 partially melted down in 1979. (Joanne Cassaro/WITF)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

TMI’s future, federal policy in spotlight on Smart Talk program

8 years ago

The Delaware River flows along the Pennsylvania side at the Delaware Water Gap.
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Hearings for proposed ban on fracking in the Delaware basin start this week

8 years ago

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