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February 16, 2023

PA Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro blocks death penalty in state, calls for state lawmakers to do the same

Josh Shapiro will not allow the death penalty in Pennsylvania during his time in officer. He is calling on other lawmakers across the state to repeal the death penalty as well.

February 16, 2023

PA House Republican warns chamber may not be able to solve gridlock when legislators reconvene next week

When Pennsylvania legislators reconvene next week, state House Republicans are warning it will be chaotic. Six weeks ago representatives elected a democrat as the state House speaker.

February 16, 2023

Ohio train derailment: Biden EPA administrator, Sens. JD Vance, Sherrod Brown to visit East Palestine clean-up

Republican Sen. JD Vance is to speak in East Palestine, Ohio, before Biden's EPA admin Michael Regan and Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown's hold a joint event at the train derailment site.

February 15, 2023

Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds continues push for trade amid extension negotiations with the team

Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds reiterated Wednesday he remains open to a trade after he and the Pirates failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal.

February 15, 2023

Pennsylvania mother of 6-year-old son who brought gun and bullets to school charged: DA

A Pennsylvania mother was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 6-year-old son found a handgun in her dresser and took it to school

February 15, 2023

Police respond to reported attempted robbery at Villanova University, students ordered to shelter in place

Villanova University ordered students to shelter in place Tuesday night following reports of an attempted armed robbery. The suspect tried to rob a train conductor.

February 15, 2023

Philadelphia's mayoral candidates have ideas to end an open-air drug market. Longtime residents are skeptical

Philadelphia's mayoral candidates propose strategies to alleviate Kensington, an open-air drug market, but longtime residents are skeptical help will come.

February 14, 2023

Pennsylvania police say sex doll mistaken for human remains

A sex doll was initially believed to be human remains after a father and son found it inside a bag, Pennsylvania authorities said.

February 14, 2023

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey undergoes prostate cancer surgery

Sen. Bob Casey underwent a successful surgery for his prostate cancer on Thursday and a statement says that no further treatment is necessary.

February 14, 2023

4 students shot at Pittsburgh high school, no arrests yet

A shooting at Westinghouse Academy 6-12 in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood has left four students with non-life-threatening injuries.