5 things to know for Friday in Pennsylvania
A daily look at late-breaking news, coming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday.
View ArticleSentinel photographer wins Vathis portfolio award at PAPME
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania - Jason Malmont, a photographer at The Sentinel in Carlisle, was named the Paul Vathis Memorial Photography Portfolio Award winner at Friday's annual meeting of the...
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At site of an early rally, cheers for gay marriage ruling
PHILADELPHIA - At the birthplace of America and the site of one of the nation's first gay rights rallies a half-century ago, rainbow-flag waving Philadelphians rejoiced Friday over the Supreme Court's...
View ArticleWhat to expect if Wolf, lawmakers can't agree on a budget
Pennsylvania might not have a budget in place when the new fiscal year begins. Here's a look at what to expect:
View ArticleIf Pennsylvania budget stalls, a rundown of what to expect
If Pennsylvania begins its new fiscal year Wednesday without a budget in place, here's a rundown of what to expect:
View ArticleTop aide to Wolf approached about running for US Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's former governor, Ed Rendell, says national Democrats have contacted Gov. Tom Wolf's top aide about running for U.S. Senate.
View ArticleTop aide to Wolf approached about running for US Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - National Democrats in search of a candidate they can support to take on incumbent U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey have contacted Gov. Tom Wolf's top aide about running, but she is not...
View ArticleGOP 'majority of majority' rule could test any budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - In one of Pennsylvania's defining legislative battles this century, then-Gov. Ed Rendell won passage of a $1 billion tax package, and it still nags some Republicans that...
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Official: Pennsylvania governor's aide preparing Senate bid
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - The top aide to Pennsylvania's governor resigned Wednesday in preparation to run for U.S. Senate in 2016 in a state seen by Democrats as key to helping them regain the...
View ArticleGov. Wolf names Isenhour to succeed chief of staff McGinty
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Wolf tapped to his top liaison to state lawmakers to become his next chief of staff on Thursday as her predecessor prepares to run for U.S. Senate.
View ArticleWolf acknowledges service providers may have to borrow money
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Wolf acknowledged Friday that nonprofit social services providers may have to borrow money during the state budget stalemate, but he said they should share his...
View ArticleState of the Race: The campaign for Pennsylvania's US seat
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Democrats can expect to decide a primary contest in nine months to see who will challenge U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican who is seeking his second six-year term in the...
View ArticleRendell chairing Katie McGinty's run for Senate nomination
PHILADELPHIA - Former Gov. Ed Rendell is chairing Katie McGinty's campaign for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey next year.
View ArticleSmart meters pose personal surveillance risks, experts say
PITTSBURGH - Chances are that you've never given your electricity meter a second thought. But in Pennsylvania, it's increasingly likely that your meter is thinking about you.
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Expecting a million for the pope and praying they'll come
PHILADELPHIA - In the videotaped message, Pope Francis issues a personal invitation to pilgrims - "See you in Philadelphia!" - but despite a marketing campaign and a rollback of some travel...
View ArticleWolf appoints former federal prosecutor to lead gaming board
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Wolf is filling a vacancy on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board by appointing the former top federal prosecutor in Harrisburg.
View ArticleSpecter of school shutdown haunts Pennsylvania budget fight
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - As Pennsylvania's state budget stalemate drags through a fourth month, the talk of the Capitol has drifted to when the first school district could run out of cash and shut...
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A look at the race for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pledging to restore integrity on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court while shattering records for campaign spending, seven judges are vying for an unprecedented three open seats...
View ArticleSnapshots of Pennsylvania candidates for appellate courts
Pennsylvania voters Tuesday will choose new justices to fill three open seats on the state Supreme Court, as well as one new judge each on the two mid-level appellate courts, Superior Court and...
View ArticlePennsylvania budget fight's bottom line, as usual - taxes
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania is now five months into a budget impasse with taxes the main sticking point - a scenario familiar to anyone who's tried to understand the Byzantine motives that...
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