Patrick Murphy Eyes Run For Pennsylvania Attorney General Offfice
The former congressman says he's bypassing another shot at Congress to run for state attorney general. Murphy says he's lined up significant support among elected officials.
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The former congressman says he's bypassing another shot at Congress to run for state attorney general. Murphy says he's lined up significant support among elected officials.
"They think 60 percent to 33 percent that Obama would win a matchup like that, and 52 percent to 39 percent say they would vote for Obama," Quinnipiac poll director Maurice Carroll said.
The jury considering the corruption case against former Philadelphia police Inspector Daniel Castro is having trouble reaching a unanimous verdict on some counts, but they will deliberate again Wednesday morning.
Thousands of workers who screen baggage and passengers at the nation's airports, including here at Philadelphia International, will learn later today who will represent them in their first contract with the government.
The route spans 10 miles through south Philadelphia, Center City and North Philadelphia. SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch says about half of the stops between Oregon Avenue and Market Street along 7th and 8th Streets have been eliminated.
At least one critic doesn't think Mayor Nutter's timetable is adding up, for fixing real estate tax values in Philadelphia.
Governor Corbett says he remains firm in his support for creating a school tuition voucher program in Pennsylvania, though he will ask for changes in a bill currently in the Senate.
Philadelphia City Hall's new top property assessor tells City Council members that his evaluators will make sure tax-exempt properties are checked more frequently, to make sure they are what they advertise.
The bill, passed previously by city council, is designed to give ex-offenders a better chance of finding work.
Two groups far apart on the political spectrum protested during the noon hour less than two blocks apart.
Governor Corbett today told township officials from around the state that he will not let natural gas drillers pollute Pennsylvania water, while reaffirming his stance against a tax on the industry.
Despite the push to sell off state liquor stores, a key state senator is indicating he'll press ahead with consideration of proposed changes to make those liquor stores more consumer friendly.
A ballot question will be put to Philadelphia voters next November on whether to create what's called a Rainy Day Fund -- money set aside for emergencies like the recession of the past few years.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to address the abuses uncovered by the grand jury report into a West Philadelphia abortion clinic.
Pennsylvania's primary election is set for May 17th, but if you want to vote in the election you have to register by the end of today.
