Pennsylvania
Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one
Montgomery County has to replace County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services.
1 year ago
After a community feedback session, Delaware County officials are still marching forward with plans of opening the county’s largest park.
1 year ago
Lower Merion residents call for independent investigation after police use Taser during traffic stop
“We're post-George Floyd,” said local NAACP leader Brian Reese-Turner, “Anybody in this community has to recognize what that means when anybody is in that type of situation."
1 year ago
Listen 1:39Who has Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated for his cabinet?
After winning the November 2022 election, Josh Shapiro gets to assemble a cabinet. His picks include Al Schmidt, Val Arkoosh, and Pat Browne.
1 year ago
Pa. speaker’s bipartisan group begins work on House rules
The new speaker of the Pennsylvania House said Tuesday that the first meeting of a bipartisan work group he assembled got off to a good start.
1 year ago
Lower Merion police release body camera video after officer uses Taser during traffic stop
A Lower Merion Township police officer will be facing disciplinary review in connection with a controversial traffic stop in which a woman was tased.
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Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
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Listen 1:41Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.
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Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.
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Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come
The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.
1 year ago
Pa. lawmakers convicted of a felony would be automatically expelled under new proposal
Supporters say the goal is to restore the public trust in state government.
1 year ago
To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds
Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.
1 year ago
How to get involved in MLK Day events in the Philadelphia suburbs
Service, event, and volunteer opportunities are available in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties for MLK Day 2023.
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Pa.’s in-hospital mortality rates are up, new report shows
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s annual hospital performance report looked at patient outcomes for a range of health conditions.
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