Pennsylvania

Heavy Rains and Flash Flooding Sweep Across the Northeast

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to a declaration... Read More

2025-07-15 12:47:06
by Dan McCue
Trump Speaks at Inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout tens of billions of dollars of energy and... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments at Pennsylvania's inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit. “This is a really triumphant day for the people of the... Read More

Thousands of City Workers Go On Strike in Philadelphia, Affecting Trash Pickup, Pools and 911 Calls

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia who collect trash, answer 911 calls, maintain city pools and perform... Read More

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia who collect trash, answer 911 calls, maintain city pools and perform other jobs went on strike Tuesday after contract negotiations broke down. District Council 33 of the American Federation of State,... Read More

Amazon to Spend $20B on Data Centers Including One Next to a Nuclear Power Plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania,... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Pennsylvania's State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania’s two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while voters across the commonwealth... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania’s two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while voters across the commonwealth will choose nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships. The election is a prelude to November, when voters could scramble partisan control... Read More

Sen. John Fetterman Raises Alarms With Outburst at Meeting With Union Officials, AP Sources Say

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved. Before long, Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why “everybody is mad at... Read More

Suspect in Arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's Residence Planned to Beat Him, Documents Say

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night,... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with... Read More

2025-03-28 15:23:15
by Beth McCue
Philadelphia Gas Works Looking at Geothermal Energy to Heat and Cool Schools

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Gas Works is looking at geothermal energy to help keep kids cool in school. The utility has... Read More

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Gas Works is looking at geothermal energy to help keep kids cool in school. The utility has issued a Request for Proposals for a firm to conduct a geothermal site survey and feasibility study in conjunction with... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Pennsylvania's State Legislative Special Elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday’s special elections will fill two vacancies in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Democrats are defending a state House seat on... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday’s special elections will fill two vacancies in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Democrats are defending a state House seat on friendly turf with control of the deadlocked chamber on the line, while Republicans look to maintain their comfortable advantage in... Read More

Severe Weather Moves East After Tornadoes, Winds and Wildfires Killed at Least 39 People

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least... Read More

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The system that brought severe weather and flooding to the central and... Read More

Lawsuit Aims to Strike Down LGBTQ Antidiscrimination Protections in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond... Read More

2025-01-31 19:42:18
by Dan McCue
Shapiro Unveils ‘Lightning Plan’ to Bolster Pennsylvania’s Energy Future

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday unveiled a package of energy-related proposals he says will bolster the... Read More

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday unveiled a package of energy-related proposals he says will bolster the state’s competitiveness while making it a leader in clean, affordable energy for years to come. The proposal, which Shapiro, a... Read More

2025-01-27 21:45:18
by Dan McCue
Pennsylvania Confirms First Case of Avian Flu in 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania agriculture officials have confirmed the state’s first case this year of highly pathogenic avian influenza at... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania agriculture officials have confirmed the state’s first case this year of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County. The infected bird was a member of a 50,000-chicken flock, which is now... Read More

Harris Rallies Philadelphia Voters at Church, Barbershop, Bookstore, Restaurant and Basketball Court

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris said Sunday that “no one can sit on the sidelines” in this year's presidential election, capping a... Read More

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris said Sunday that “no one can sit on the sidelines” in this year's presidential election, capping a day of campaigning across the largest city in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania. “We are focused on the future... Read More

Two Historic Philadelphia Churches Offer Lessons for an America Divided Today and in Its Infancy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Betsy Ross. The two Founding Fathers and the seamstress of the American flag... Read More

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Betsy Ross. The two Founding Fathers and the seamstress of the American flag all once worshipped on the now centuries-old wooden pews of Christ Church. It’s the site of colonial America's break with... Read More

Scott Perry Led a Conservative House Takeover. Now He's in a Tough Race Against a Moderate Democrat

YORK, Pa. (AP) — In the intense race for House control, candidates in the most competitive districts have mostly followed... Read More

YORK, Pa. (AP) — In the intense race for House control, candidates in the most competitive districts have mostly followed a similar playbook, boosting their moderate credentials while playing to a middle ground of voters. Then there’s the arch-conservative Rep. Scott... Read More

Harris Slams Trump for Suggesting Military Handle 'Enemy From Within'

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris zeroed in on former President Donald Trump 's comments suggesting the U.S. military could be used... Read More

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris zeroed in on former President Donald Trump 's comments suggesting the U.S. military could be used to deal with “the enemy from within” as the two presidential nominees took the fight for battleground Pennsylvania to opposite... Read More

2024-10-10 15:51:12
by Dan McCue
Obama to Headline Harris Campaign Event in Pittsburgh

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama will headline a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in the battleground state... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama will headline a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in the battleground state of Pennsylvania Thursday evening, the first stop of several at which he is expected to urge Democrats to turn out... Read More

Trump Listens During a Farming Event in Rural Pennsylvania, Then Threatens John Deere With Tariffs

SMITHTON, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania on Monday, asking questions of farmers and offering... Read More

SMITHTON, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania on Monday, asking questions of farmers and offering jokes but, in a rarity for his campaign events, mostly listening. The bombastic former president was unusually restrained at an... Read More

The Debate Opened Voters' Eyes in Suburban Philadelphia and Harris Is Getting a Closer Look

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres' lifelong Republicanism. She said... Read More

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres' lifelong Republicanism. She said her allegiance to Donald Trump, already strained by his stand on abortion, snapped in the former president's “eye opener” encounter with Kamala... Read More

Little Debate Pennsylvania Is Key as Harris and Trump Prep for Philly Showdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage Tuesday night in Philadelphia, they’ll both know there’s... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage Tuesday night in Philadelphia, they’ll both know there’s little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency. The most populous presidential swing state has... Read More

Legal Challenge Seeks to Prevent RFK Jr. From Appearing on Pennsylvania's Presidential Ballot

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A legal challenge filed Thursday seeks to have third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A legal challenge filed Thursday seeks to have third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept off Pennsylvania's fall ballot, an effort with ramifications for the hotly contested swing-state battle between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. The... Read More

Authorities Hunt for Clues. Motive of Man Who Tried to Assassinate Donald Trump Remains Elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Pennsylvania's Presidential and State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries, a prelude to the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries, a prelude to the November general election, when the commonwealth is expected to once again play a critical role in the race for the... Read More

As Pandemic Unfolded, Deaths of Older Adults in Pennsylvania Rose Steeply in Abuse or Neglect Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled to keep caseworkers on staff.... Read More

Drilling Under Pennsylvania's 'Gasland' Town Has Been Banned Since 2010. It's Coming Back.

A year after pleading no contest to criminal charges, one of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack... Read More

A year after pleading no contest to criminal charges, one of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack in the rural community where it was banned for a dozen years for polluting the water supply. Coterra Energy Inc.... Read More

Storied US Steel to Be Acquired for Over $14B by Nippon Steel

U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation's industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon... Read More

U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation's industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the... Read More

Outcome of Key Local Races in Pennsylvania Could Offer Lessons for 2024 Election

Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates... Read More

Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates and issues such as abortion and crime ahead of the 2024 election. Philadelphia will get a new mayor, and Allegheny... Read More

The US Supreme Court Notched Big Conservative Wins. It's a Key Issue in Pennsylvania's Fall Election

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court's current conservative majority has delivered major victories for conservatives — and now liberal discontent... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court's current conservative majority has delivered major victories for conservatives — and now liberal discontent over those rulings is playing a major role in Pennsylvania's top-of-the-ballot election this fall. The Democrat running for an open... Read More

Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Crosses Partisan School Choice Divide

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the partisan politics of education funding, the school choice movement has pressed states for decades to send... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the partisan politics of education funding, the school choice movement has pressed states for decades to send taxpayer money to private and religious schools and long had to concentrate its efforts on states where a Republican governor... Read More

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