Nov 06 Local Democrats warn party: Growing Republican wave is real By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Democrats of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, felt the red wave building over the summer when frustrated parents filled school board meetings to complain about masking requirements and an academic theory on systemic racism that wasn’t even taught in local schools. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: Governors in Northeast discuss gun violence prevention By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press The governors of four northeastern states agreed Thursday to share information about firearms purchases to help detect and investigate straw buyers and other gun crimes. Continue reading
Mar 25 Gas drilling firms defeat Pennsylvania’s antitrust lawsuit By Marc Levy, Associated Press The state Supreme Court said in a 6-1 decision late Wednesday that state consumer protection law doesn't allow sellers to take action against buyers. Continue reading
Mar 16 Biden to join promotion of pandemic relief plan with visit to Pennsylvania By Darlene Superville, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is joining top messengers already crisscrossing the country to highlight the benefits of his massive COVID-19 rescue plan. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 2:49 Police on horseback, drones: PA Capitol grounds tighten security By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber As states across the nation tighten security for possible demonstrations ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, downtown Harrisburg, which houses Pennsylvania’s State Capitol, is filled with police on horseback, guards and the press with businesses boarding up and locals… Continue watching
Jan 07 1 senator and 80 House members object to Pennsylvania results, triggering further debate By Associated Press Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., joined members of the House in objecting to President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 4:00 2020 in review: “The story is right outside.” By PBS NewsHour We’ve been looking back at some of the stories from 2020 with our team of producers here at NewsHour Weekend. Segment producer Mori Rothman joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how producing changed in 2020: reporting on stories, like the George… Continue watching
Dec 09 Pennsylvania governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 By Mark Scolforo, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, but has no symptoms, he announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 08 Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden’s Pennsylvania win By Associated Press The Supreme Court has rejected Republicans' last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania's certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the electoral battleground. Continue reading
Nov 27 U.S. court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race By Associated Press The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals echoed a string of other courts in finding the Trump campaign offered no evidence of any election fraud. Continue reading