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While everyone is questioning the future of the Pennsylvania House, so is House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton. Source: pennnews

A woman who works for one of Pennsylvania’s most prominent unions said a state lawmaker sexually harassed her, but internal rules prevented her from bringing…

Column: The state House hasn’t opened for business yet, but your representatives are still getting paid. Here’s how much. Source: pennnews

If you’re a Pennsylvania homeowner who needs help catching up on mortgage payments or other housing costs, here’s a basic guide to what you need…

With Pennsylvania’s state House likely deadlocked until next month, Republicans argue, Democrats wait, and constitutional amendments languish. Source: pennnews

Man Pennsylvania municipalities are forced to rely on property taxes because they can’t increase a variety of taxes beyond limits set by a state law…

A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York City’s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday. Source:…

Column: More people were caught with guns at airports last year. How did LVIA fare? Source: pennnews

Pennsylvania hospitals say the state has severe shortages of health care professionals and they want Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Legislature to act. Source: pennnews

A Pennsylvania mortgage relief program has faced long delays, difficulties communicating with residents. Source: pennnews

The refusal thus far of Gov. Josh Shapiro to disclose who paid for his glitzy inaugural bash has exposed the gap in state law that…

COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania dropped more than 27%, to 1,578 per day, according to the latest data from the state Health Department. Hospitalizations are also…

Light pollution is slowly encroaching on the Pennsylvania countryside. Environmental groups and residents are suggesting regulations that protect night sky views and the commerce they…

Bridget Cambria fought for immigrants held at the Berks County detention center for years as a lawyer, but she once worked there as a counselor. …

Pottstown residents have smelled gas in the air in recent days about a block from the piles of rubble that remain near Hale Street and…

Gov. Tom Wolf’s gift ban barred officials from accepting even water bottles. New Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced new, more permissive rules. Source: pennnews

The biological parents of the ‘Boy in the Box,’ Joseph Augustus Zarelli, have finally been identified Source: pennnews

The new governor’s top advisors will be instrumental in helping Shapiro deliver on campaign promises like raising the minimum wage and cracking down on illegal…

State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti will be the state’s first sitting senator to give birth while in office, and that’s prompted some logistical questions. Source: pennnews

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed Cabinet would assemble people from across the ideological spectrum who already have experience at top levels of government and public…