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Allegheny County

Philadelphia Avoiding Use Of Loophole In State’s Voter ID Law

Philadelphia officials say they’re not going to use a loophole in the state’s controversial voter ID law, despite plans by Montgomery and Allegheny counties to do precisely that.

2012/09/25

Pennsylvania Woman, 72, Robbed Twice In A Single Day

Police say a western Pennsylvania woman had her checkbook stolen and as she went to the police station to report the crime, her purse was swiped.

2012/08/21

PA State Supreme Court Orders Special Elections To Proceed For Six State House Seats

The state Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that special elections to fill six vacant Pennsylvania House seats – including four in the Philadelphia region — be held on the day of the Pennsylvania primary.

2012/03/01

Pennsylvania Farmers Head To Harrisburg To Speak Out Against Extending Hunting Days

Sportsmen and farmers are facing off over a proposal to allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.

2011/11/06

(The state capitol in Harrisburg. File photo)

Analysis: Lawmakers Debate Big Issue In Little Room

A state House committee this week held a meeting to vote on one of the biggest issues facing state government but many people interested in the proceeding were shut out.

2011/11/06

Bill Targets ‘Internet Sweepstakes Cafes’ In Pennsylvania

Chester County Republican Curt Schroder says these ‘cafes,’ that operate under a perceived loophole in the state sweepstakes law, host slot games on a touch screen computer and compete directly with the state’s real casinos.

2011/10/18

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Continue Debate Over Sweeping Reforms To Welfare System

Republicans pushed for the administrative changes to the welfare system in the belief that there are hundreds of millions of dollars in efficiencies that can be found. But Democrats are worried.

2011/07/03