Tag: Pennsylvania

Firefighters union leader launches bid for battleground Pennsylvania House seat

An already crowded Democratic primary in a top House battleground in Pennsylvania is about to become a proxy…

Pennsylvania man sentenced to 15 years for role in 7-Eleven robbery spree

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Pennsylvania man will spent 15 years in federal prison for his role in…

Smokey Bear stolen from in front of Pennsylvania fire station

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania fire department is asking for the return of a large, wooden Smokey…

Report of active shooter at Villanova University a ‘cruel hoax,’ university president says

A “cruel hoax” sent Villanova University students sheltering into place on the first day of orientation after a…

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim Defoor brings ‘Be Audit $mart’ tour to Waynesboro

What does the Pennsylvania auditor general do?About two dozen local residents know the answer after Pennsylvania Auditor General…

SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns

Amtrak's Keystone Service train at Exton station in Chester County. (Peter Hall/Capital-Star)A crucial passenger rail link between central…

Pennsylvania school uses 3D printers to make violins accessible to students

A superintendent at a Pennsylvania school is helping to reduce costs for families with students interested in playing a…

Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state treasurer, said Monday that she will seek the…

People Are SOOO Fed Up About This Republican Lawmaker’s Comments Against Raising The Minimum Wage

Recently, we wrote about Republican Pennsylvania lawmaker Jesse Topper, who, back in June, gave remarks to the state's…

Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, 10 injured

An explosion occurred at Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh.Authorities said that 10 people were injured and two people…

Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves dozens hurt and people trapped under rubble

An explosion Monday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens wounded and people trapped under…

Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia’s public transit agency

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A last-ditch effort to prevent half of all public transit services from being eliminated…