NAACP Hopes To Create Dialogue To Avoid Tragedies Such As The Deadly Shooting In Ferguson
The NAACP issued a new report this week on racial profiling and the controversial use of stop and frisk policies across the country.
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The NAACP issued a new report this week on racial profiling and the controversial use of stop and frisk policies across the country.
Local congressmen joined Septa officials at the Sharon Hill station of the Route 102 trolley, where, an average of 12 times a year, flooding renders the tracks impassable.
"It is critical for the governor to get this information in front of him so that he can make an informed determination on next steps," said the governor's communications director.
Education Department spokesman David Saenz stressed the state used a new reporting method that accounted for some of the increase, but said some could be attributed to Superstorm Sandy.
A growing coalition of state lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and other leaders are pressing for an amendment to Pennsylvania's hate-crime law to protect the LGBT community.
"We have roughly 40 days before one of the most important elections in the state will take place," said NAACP local vice president Rodney Muhammad.
PUC spokeswoman Denise McCracken says two administrative law judges have recommended against sanctioning the operations of the ride share company in Pennsylvania.
A new poll shows Governor Corbett is making little progress in cutting down the commanding lead held by his Democratic challenger, Tom Wolf.
City council members are introducing a bill that adds hate crimes to the individual conduct portion of the city code.
A top skiing and snowboard destination by winter, Seven Springs has four-season activities.
The worst of this storm will be felt early Thursday morning, as bands of heavy, windswept rain push through the region from south to north.
Officers saw a man they believe to be Eric Frein as recently as Tuesday, Lt. Col. George Bivens said Wednesday afternoon.
After an emotionally charged debate, Pennsylvania state senators passed legislation to legalize several forms of medical marijuana.
The $2 surtax will only be collected in Philadelphia, and the funds will go to the city's struggling school district.
The state Senate today is expected to take what could be a historic vote on a bill to authorize the use of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
