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Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Lancaster County’s coroner said he told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the virus itself caused one of the deaths, though the CDC has not said whether they will count either death as measles-associated.
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In western Pa., ‘Friday night lights’ provide a sense of community—and, for some, a way out
The Aliquippa Works steel mill, which ran for miles along the nearby Ohio River and employed well over 10,000 workers at its height before the industry collapsed, is long gone. While the lampposts along Franklin Street in the heart of the borough’s business district carry banners honoring “Hometown Heroes” who served in the armed forces,…
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Sen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
No Democrat in the state wants to be seen with him. His approval ratings are better with Republicans — far better — than they are with Democrats.
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One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outside Washington, D.C.
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Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers want to put off accuser’s recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial
The hearing was scheduled for Sept. 8 in the latest bid by Sandusky’s lawyers to secure a new trial for him.
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Eagles hope changes on offense lead to another run to the Super Bowl
Last yeara, a frustrating season that ended with a disappointing wild-card round playoff exit. This year? Changes on offense, both in terms of personnel, coaches and scheme.
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A new era in Pittsburgh: Mike McCarthy takes over as Steelers run it back
The head coach may have changed in Pittsburgh, with Mike McCarthy taking over after Mike Tomlin stepped down in January following a 19-year run, but the standard remains the standard.
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Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
Police body camera video reviewed by investigators shows the officer yelled “Drop to the ground,” then “Stop or I’ll… .” Before he finished the sentence, he fired two shots at the man who was unarmed and had his hands in the air.
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Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a national surge in measles cases, the worst seen in more than three decades.
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Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
