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State Democrats Keep Proposing Ideas to Help Pennsylvania. Republicans Keep Ignoring Them.
From pandemic relief to election laws, Republican leaders in the state Legislature continue to ignore Democrats.
PA Supreme Court Overturns Cosby Conviction
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Every House Republican Blocks Bill that Would Have Struck ‘Homosexuality’ from PA Criminal Laws
Apparently, every Republican in the the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is fine with homosexuality being considered “obscene” and “deviate.”
Congress Gets Ready to Vote on Two Immigration Bills
The bills, which are separate from Biden’s comprehensive immigration plan, are expected to have a better chance of passing in Congress.
Feds Charge Mom of Eight, Saying She Was the Woman in Pink Hat Who Stormed the Capitol
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with helping to storm the U.S. Capitol, with federal authorities saying she is the person in a pink hat shown in video directing others through a bullhorn.
Montgomery County Lawyer to Represent Trump in Impeachment Trial
Bruce Castor formerly served as Montgomery County District Attorney and as a Montgomery County Commissioner. He was also acting state attorney general for several days in 2016.
‘We Must Change’: Biden Issues Executive Orders That Aim to Advance Racial Equity
Biden said Tuesday that criminal justice reform is necessary but “isn’t nearly enough.” Racial equity “has to be the business of the whole of government,” he added.
Virginia Men Who Planned Attack on Philly Vote-Counting Site Back in Jail After Capitol Rally Attendance
A judge increased the $750,000 bail previously set for both men.
13 Pennsylvanians Arrested After Attack on Capitol
There were more people arrested from Pennsylvania than any other state.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Congress Officially Confirms Biden as Next President of United States
President-elect Joe Biden received the official stamp of victory Thursday, when Congress certified the Electoral College votes. Far-right rioters had stormed the Capitol, delaying the process.
Former PA Governor, US Attorney General Dick Thornburgh Has Died
Thornburgh died in a retirement community outside of Pittsburgh. He was 88.
Trump or Biden? Central Bucks County Voters Share Why They Made Their Choice
About a dozen voters across Central Bucks County—a county often regarded as a bellwether for Pennsylvania—told us how they voted in the general election.
Pennsylvania Officials Prepare to Protect Voters’ Rights at the Polls
“No one will be intimidated or be impeded to vote. We expect a peaceful and successful election.”
Andrew Yang Campaigns for Biden, Harris in Philadelphia
“Many of the Asian Americans and South Asians that I speak to are very excited about having Kamala as the first Asian American vice president. I think that she is clearly the most diverse vice presidential candidate we’ve seen in our nation’s history,” Yang said.
Walter Wallace Jr.’s Family Attorney Says Police ‘Intended’ to Kill Wallace
Attorney Shaka Johnson called for every officer in the Philadelphia Police Department to be equipped with Tasers.
Police Killing of Walter Wallace Jr. Brings Policing, Racism Back into Presidential Campaign
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are working to address the same questions that roiled cities across the US—and the presidential campaign—after the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Walter Wallace Jr.’s Parents Called for Medical Help. Police Showed Up Instead and Killed Him.
The family said police responded to calls to the house earlier Monday to deal with Wallace, who was having a mental health crisis.
Philadelphia Police Killed Another Young Black Man—This Time in Front of His Mother
Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of West Philadelphia Monday night, just hours after Philadelphia Police shot and killed a young Black man in the middle of the street.
Biden, Trump Use Swing State of Pennsylvania to Take Swings at Each Other
Donald Trump attempted to use the state’s coronavirus response as an example of why people shouldn’t vote for Joe Biden during the debate on Thursday, but Biden took a different view.
Finello Tries to Unseat Fitzpatrick by Tying Him to Trump
Christina Finello said President Donald Trump is trying to take away health care “in the middle of the worst health care crisis in a century… He’s able to do that because of a law my opponent supported.”
LIVE BLOG: Pennsylvania’s Latest Election Updates
The Keystone has your on-the-ground look at what’s happening in some key parts of Pennsylvania today.
Trump’s Racist Rhetoric About Suburbs Erases the Immigrants and Refugees Who Live There
The president has repeatedly suggested that “minorities” in the suburbs are “ruining the American Dream.” The facts say otherwise.
Biden and Harris Say They’re the Antidote to Trump’s Divisive Chaos
Biden’s speech in Gettysburg and Sen. Harris’ calls for unity in the vice-presidential debate are a stark contrast to the divisive campaign of President Trump and Vice President Pence.
Harris and Pence Spar over COVID, Race, and Fracking
Harris frequently questioned why the Trump Administration has lied to Americans about the novel coronavirus, and why Trump refused to denounce white supremacists.
Harris and Pence Really Differ on the Issues. Here’s a Look Ahead of the Vice Presidential Debate.
The debate begins at 9 p.m. EST Wednesday night, and is the only time Harris and Pence will face-off before Election Day.
Suburbs Are Multi-Racial and Home to Women—Trump Openly Supported a Group Who Hates Both Tuesday Night
Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacist and extremist groups like the Proud Boys was meant to win over suburban voters. However, the suburbs are more diverse than ever—and their voting habits reflect that.
Cyberattack Causes Chaos at Major Pennsylvania-Based Hospital Chain
United Health Services, which operates more than 11 facilities in Pennsylvania and hundreds more across the US, suffered a system-wide computer outage that has affected patient care.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the First Presidential Debate
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump will square off in Cleveland on a variety of issues, from the coronavirus response to the economy—all just five weeks before Election Day.
Philadelphia Bans Police Chokeholds
City Council also banned officers from kneeling on a suspect’s neck and using similar types of restraints.