Politics Apr 27 PA congressman who settled sexual harassment charge resigns WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania congressman who used taxpayer money to settle a former aide’s sexual harassment charges abruptly resigned from Congress on Friday. Four-term Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan had already decided to not seek re-election this fall. In a resignation…
Politics Apr 17 Republican Rep. Charlie Dent says he’ll resign from Congress in May Charlie Dent's announcement sets up the potential for a special election as early as mid-summer to serve the remaining months in his term while candidates campaign for a full two-year term in the November election.
Politics Mar 24 GOP’s congressional stronghold is Democrats’ source of hope A longtime congressional stronghold for Republicans, Pennsylvania is emerging in dramatic fashion as a source of hope for Democrats in their quest to take control of the U.S. House in November's mid-term elections.
Politics Mar 21 Saccone concedes Pennsylvania U.S. House race to Democrat Lamb It marks the end of a closely-watched special election in Pennsylvania, more than a week after the end of a remarkable race that has shaken GOP confidence ahead of the November midterm elections.
Politics Mar 13 Pa. House race tighter-than-tight; Democrat claims win MT. LEBANON, Pa. — A razor's edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in…
Politics Feb 19 Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues new congressional map for 2018 elections It substantially overhauls a congressional map widely viewed as among the nation's most gerrymandered.
Politics Feb 15 Court to seek new map in Pennsylvania gerrymandering case Republican lawmakers say they will swiftly ask federal judges to block a new map, and contend that the Democratic-majority court had no power to invalidate the congressional boundaries or draw new ones.
Politics Jan 31 Philadelphia Rep. Brady says he won’t seek another term His decision comes amid an FBI corruption investigation involving Brady's campaign.
Politics Dec 04 Green Party taking bid for election recount to federal court Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is taking her bid for a statewide recount of Pennsylvania's Nov. 8 presidential election to federal court.
Politics Nov 28 Green Party eyes recount in Pennsylvania, but legal authority is unclear A lawyer for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein wouldn't discuss what would be alleged in the expected lawsuit Monday.