Pennsylvania

Pedestrian deaths drop 10%, but still above pre-pandemic level

Wednesday, May 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Early data is showing that America’s streets are getting safer for pedestrians, though deaths are still higher than pre-pandemic. ... Read More.

What stops crime? Offenders more scared of their mom than the police

Wednesday, May 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators... Read More.

The city of Pittsburgh had record revenues in 2023

Wednesday, May 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square)- The city of Pittsburgh reported record revenues in 2023, according to newly released city documents. ... Read More.

School voucher plan emerges from hibernation

Tuesday, May 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. ... Read More.

$13B tax cut clears major legislative hurdle

Tuesday, May 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. ... Read More.

Bump stock ban, electronic gun sale registry shot down

Tuesday, May 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Bills banning bump stocks and creating an electronic gun sale registry came up short in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday. ... Read More.

Report: Nearly every Ivy League school gets low marks for anti-Semitism

Monday, May 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Nearly all the Ivy League universities have received low marks on the Anti-Defamation League’s Campus Antisemitism Report Card. ... Read More.

Equal pay refresh passes House

Monday, May 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Women in Pennsylvania may soon benefit from new protections that prioritize wage transparency and change the way maternity leave impacts earning potential. ... Read More.

Xylazine criminalization headed to governors desk

Monday, May 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer expanding into the illicit drug market, will soon face more restrictions as Pennsylvania tries to combat overdoses and the social... Read More.