State Senate Nixes Gov. Wolf Nominee to Head Pennsylvania State Police
Senate majority leader Jake Corman said he hopes Gov. Wolf will not resubmit Brown's nomination.
Senate majority leader Jake Corman said he hopes Gov. Wolf will not resubmit Brown's nomination.
On Monday, when House Democrats tried to get a vote on Governor Wolf's spending proposal, Republican leaders brought up Wolf's tax proposal for a vote instead and that proposal was shot down unanimously.
The Senate Law and Justice Committee sent Brown's nomination to the full state senate for a vote without a recommendation for confirmation.
"A Running Start Philadelphia" is a five-step plan to provide the services and programs needed to implement a pre-kindergarten system for every Philadelphia schoolchild.
The state House voted unanimously Monday to reject Governor Wolf's tax ideas, but Democrats voted "no" to protest the tactics of majority Republicans, decried by the governor himself.
John Hanger, Gov. Wolf's secretary of policy and planning, says the Wolf administration's proposed budget includes $50 million to jumpstart solar energy programs in Pennsylvania.
The state Senate has sent the House a fast-tracked bill to overhaul the pension system for school and state employees in Pennsylvania.
The state House is sending the Senate a bill that would provide broad school property tax relief in a significant way.
Pedro Cortés held the same position as secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of State under former governor Ed Rendell, when the Dr. Kermit Gosnell case transpired.
Drexel University Associate law Professor David Cohen says Governor Tom Wolf has promised to veto the bill if it gets to his desk. But Senate Republicans could take one more step.
Supporters of an increase in the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour held an event at the state Capitol at which time they released a study on the impact it would have on Pennsylvania.
Rich discusses the Eagles signing of Tim Tebow, politicians reactions to questions about gay marriage, and a brothel's endorsement of Hillary Clinton. He also talks to David French from National Review.
Stan Saylor (R-York County) told the committe that the GOP property tax relief plan, like Gov. Wolf's plan, would reduce but not eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania.
Going class-to-class with city leaders, Wolf chatted with students and teachers at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, learning about the unique programs offered there for the more than 400 students.
Timothy Reese, a Temple graduate who grew up in West Philadelphia, has been nominated to replace Rob McCord, who resigned as treasurer before pleading guilty to federal campaign donation violations.
Wolf recently directed the state physician general to issue a standing order allowing all Pennsylvanians to access naloxone, which reverses the immediate effects of a heroin overdose.
The governor spoke to automotive tech students on the west regional campus of Community College of Philadelphia.
A new Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows support for Governor Wolf's proposal to restructure the state's taxes.
Hughes says reports that nominee Marcus Brown recently received an anonymous, racist letter underscores the need to get him approved.
Testifying at House budget hearings, Pedro Cortes, Governor Wolf's nominee for Secretary of State, said his department is working on details of online voter registration.
In response, Pennsylvania's education secretary said Gov. Wolf has plans to address the funding disparity between rich and poor school districts.
A friendly crowd greeted the governor, who earlier this month proposed $2 billion in additional funding for early education in Pennsylvania over the next four years.
Rich analyzed two cases of teachers having sex with students in New Jersey, Governor Tom Wolf's latest budget proposal, and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's assertions that Republicans are racist for holding up a confirmation vote on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch. He also talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News.
Chris Stigall spoke with Beth Anne Mumford from Americans for Prosperity on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the group's opposition to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's budget proposal.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
A little taste of winter comes through on this final Friday and day of fall. Winter begins overnight at 4:21 a.m.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
A little taste of winter comes through on this final Friday and day of fall. Winter begins overnight at 4:21 a.m.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Last-minute holiday shoppers took the Springfield Mall by storm with less than one week until Christmas.
Mayor Parker reflects on her first year in office during a State of the City event.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
One Delco native and Catholic bishop who lives in Commanders territory has taken his love for the Eagles to new heights.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
As the snow was coming through, the holiday travel season was heating up. PHL anticipates more than 1.3 million people will be in and out of the airport between Friday and Jan. 4. Siafa Lewis reports.
Breezy on Saturday with highs near freezing and wind chills in the teens. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes ahead of the holiday. Kerri Corrado found out that while it was just a dusting, people said it was enough to get them in the spirit.
FDA finalizes new food labeling standards for what qualifies as healthy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Gloomy weather can trigger seasonal affective disorder for people who suffer with the winter depression. Stephanie Stahl reports.