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Each day without a budget puts further financial strain on local governments and agencies, some of which are either weighing or already have obtained loans to cover expenses.
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'There was no active shooter, no injuries and no evidence of firearms on campus,' the Rev. Peter M. Donohue said in an emailed statement.
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State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.
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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton plant raises questions about its future, despite investmentNippon Steel pledged to invest in U.S. Steel's aging facilities, but it's unclear if Clairton will see modernization. The plant's future remains uncertain amid changing market dynamics and economic pressures.
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The Department of Labor told investigators to stop enforcing wage protections for home care workers. A Pennsylvania law would continue to protect them, but the change could strain the small team of state investigators.
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.
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Don Furko is a mechanical maintenance planner who this week reached his 25th anniversary at the plant. He was working in a different area with the blast took place.
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House Democrats in Harrisburg passed a mass transit funding bill on Monday; Senate Republicans, despite scheduling a voting session Tuesday, have not backed the proposal.
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President Donald Trump issued an order ending the contracts in March, but it was temporarily halted by a lawsuit. Earlier this month, an appeals court ruled the plan could move forward.
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Firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals has contaminated drinking water supplies across the U.S.
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One person was killed, two others were missing, and still more were injured Monday morning after an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works south of Pittsburgh.
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Both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Public Schools face declining enrollment and aging school buildings. But their approach in addressing these problems differs when it comes to middle school.