Pennsylvania
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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 years ago
Pa. GOP piles on lawsuits in bid to avoid new congressional map
After lawmakers didn’t meet the court’s short deadline to fix it, justices redrew the map themselves. And analysts expect it will give Democrats stronger representation.
9 years ago
Setting the record straight on ‘safe-injection’ sites
Philadelphia is in the midst of a debate about "safe-injection sites." Those opposed found voice in state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, but his statements are ill-informed.
9 years ago
Changes in Pa. voting: new map and new machines
Guests: Lawrence Norton, Laura Olson, Nicholas Stephanopoulos There’s a fight over gerrymandering going on in P ...
Air Date: February 23, 2018
Listen 49:28Independence Blue Cross joins health insurers ending co-pays for naloxone
When the policy change takes effect March 1, many covered under its health insurance plans will be able to obtain the drug at no cost.
9 years ago
New congressional districts in Philly suburbs could help Democrats win in D.C.
Pennsylvania’s new court-ordered congressional map has thrust the commonwealth into the national spotli ...
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