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Pennsylvania

Activists in Lancaster County offered pipeline workers a pancake breakfast Friday morning, but the invitation was declined. (Marie Cusick / StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Activists offer pancakes to pipeline workers, are rebuffed

Activists set up a pancake breakfast picnic on an Amish farm in Conestoga adjacent to a construction site and invited the pipeline workers to share a meal.

8 years ago

Bruce Castor (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Ex-prosecutor Bruce Castor: Cosby paid Constand millions of dollars

Castor alleges the women harmed his reputation and cost him a chance to return as DA in suburban Philadelphia by publicly criticizing him and suing him for defamation.

8 years ago

A natural gas power plant in Masontown, Pa. (Reid R. Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
NewsWorks Tonight
Science

Natural gas plant proposed for coal-rich Greene County

A New York company is planning to build a natural gas plant in Pennsylvania’s biggest coal county.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, left, shakes hands with members of City Council after speaking at City Hall in Philadelphia. Kenney on Thursday called for the panel that governs the city's schools to be dissolved and replaced by mayor-appointed board.
Education

Amid resounding cheers, Kenney leads city charge to reclaim control of Philly schools

In a landmark speech delivered Thursday before City Council, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the city should reclaim control of its sc ...

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, November 2, 2017

Philadelphia moves to take back control of its public schools. Some Pennsylvania local governments curtail AirBNB in their communities.  ...

Air Date: November 2, 2017

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Coal Hill, a pile of coal on the outskirts of Trevorton, in Central Pennsylvania, is a testament to the old industry here and a reminder that companies didn't clean up when they finished mining. (Irina Zhorov/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

New ideas for abandoned mine lands

A bill aims to address abandoned mine lands with a focus on economic development. Proponents see it as a way to imagine a more sustainable future for old coal country.

8 years ago

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The Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg  (AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

After another impasse, many seek change in Pennsylvania budgeting process

While lawmakers passed a budget by the June 30 deadline, the state spending plan was $2 billion out of balance for four months.

8 years ago

Kayla Watkins took part in a roundtable discussion on ways of ending harassment on the street. Watkins says it's a
Politics & Policy

‘A form of daily terror’: Pa. lawmakers gather to address street harassment

Street harassment is defined on a continuum that starts with catcalls and sexually explicit remarks and extends to slurs, groping, stalking and assault.

8 years ago

 Pennsylvania State Capitol (WITF, file)
Politics & Policy

Federal tax uncertainty casts doubt on Pa. revenue estimates

Four months into the fiscal year, Pennsylvania’s revenues are more or less on target. A new report from the state Independent Fi ...

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, November 1, 2017

In the week leading up to Election Day, candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney pound the pavement, seeking votes. A two decade old ...

Air Date: November 1, 2017

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Jimmy Tayoun (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

Former Philadelphia City Councilman Jimmy Tayoun dead at 87

He reinvented himself after pleading guilty to corruption and serving time. Most recently Jimmy Tayoun was best known for his newspaper the Philadelphia Public Record.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

7 statewide court seats open in upcoming Pa. election

The highest-profile race is for a seat on the state Supreme Court, and seats are also open on the Superior and Commonwealth courts.

8 years ago

The feet of a woman at in a voting booth
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters could take step toward property tax elimination Tuesday

When Pennsylvanians go to the polls next Tuesday, they’ll have a rare opportunity to vote to change the state constitution.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (left) and U.S. Sen Bob Casey.
Politics & Policy

As U.S. House GOP gets ready to talk taxes, Pa. Dems lobby to keep local deductions

Getting rid of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT would be "a tax increase on the middle class, pure and simple," said Gov. Tom Wolf.

8 years ago

Gov. Christie leans in to hand President Trump a pen
Politics & Policy

Legislative prescriptions targeting opioid crisis accompany Trump declaration

Representatives from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers bills addressing fentanyl smuggling, medical education and greater regional cooperation.

8 years ago

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