Pennsylvania Headlines
State police trooper seriously hurt when hit by vehicle in East Huntingdon
By Stacey FederoffA state police trooper removing debris from Route 119 was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening, according to state police at Greensburg. The trooper, stationed at the barracks in Hempfield, was not identified. He suffered serious injuries, according to an …
Balloon doesn’t locate Frein
By The Philadelphia Inquirer 9:31 a.m.PHILADELPHIA — The helium-filled balloon that was deployed to search for Pennsylvania fugitive Eric Frein has been returned to Ohio. “Due to the tree canopy and rugged terrain of our search area, the balloon was not as helpful as everyone …
Unaccompanied immigrants put heavy strain on schools, charities
By Debra ErdleyCash-strapped public schools and other nonprofit agencies across the country are struggling to take care of thousands of unaccompanied Central American children and teens who …
Newsmaker: Thomas M. Thompson
By Alex NixonNoteworthy: Thompson will receive the W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award on Nov. 12 from the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Business Law Section. The award recognizes …
Franklin and Marshall poll: Corbett narrows lead by Wolf for Pa. governor
By Melissa DanielsWhile Democrat Tom Wolf rallies support on a statewide bus tour, the latest poll in the Pennsylvania governor’s race shows Gov. Tom Corbett has narrowed …
Republican U.S. Rep. Kelly leads Democrat LaVallee in Mercyhurst poll
By Melissa DanielsA poll this week focused on the 3rd Congressional District, where Gov. Corbett, a Republican, is not enjoying the same re-election support as GOP Rep. …
Bipartisan deal in works to stock Pa. Supreme Court
By Brad BumstedHARRISBURG — A potential deal is in the wind for the next governor, whether it’s Republican Gov. Tom Corbett or Democratic nominee Tom Wolf, to …
32nd District seat in Pa. perceived as pivotal for chamber control
By Kari AndrenExperts say the nearly $2 million spent by candidates in a bitterly fought state Senate race centered in Fayette and Somerset counties is off the …
Allegheny County DA questions content of Orie Melvin’s apology letters
By Brian BowlingFormer Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin has dropped the appeal of her sentence on public corruption charges but her legal troubles may not …
Corbett names Penn Hills businessman to state financing authority
By Tribune-ReviewGov. Tom Corbett appointed Penn Hills businessman Howard B. Slaughter Jr. to the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority. Slaughter is president and CEO of Christian …
Penn State trustees vote to wait and watch on Freeh Report
By Megan HenneyPenn State University’s board of trustees voted 17-9 on Tuesday against a resolution to re-examine the Freeh Report, which the university has used as a road map for reform since the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. A faction of …
Salena Zito Reporting
Republican National Committee Chair Priebus praises GOP progress
By Salena ZitoThe Nov. 4 election could test the work the Republican Party has done to change party culture and the mechanics of reaching out to voters …
Brad Bumsted
Bipartisan deal in works to stock Pa. Supreme Court
By Brad BumstedHARRISBURG — A potential deal is in the wind for the next governor, whether it’s Republican Gov. Tom Corbett or Democratic nominee Tom Wolf, to nominate a Republican and a …
