Pennsylvania State Officials Aim To Crackdown On Drivers Using Their Phones
On Tuesday night, Pennsylvania state officials began to really crack down on drivers using their phones on the road.
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On Tuesday night, Pennsylvania state officials began to really crack down on drivers using their phones on the road.
The state House has sent the Senate legislation long sought by advocates for victims of child sex abuse.
Chester County district attorney Tom Hogan chairs the PDAA's best practices committee, which worked with law enforcement, social scientists, and even the criminal defense attorneys association in an effort to establish guidelines for the best ways for investigators to use photos to get an ID from an eyewitness.
"This is exactly what governors need to do really throughout our nation."
During a visit to the Wedge Recovery Center in South Philadelphia, Human Services Secretary Ted Dallas gave a glimpse of the toll opiates, such as painkillers and heroin, take.
Police say they interviewed Lambert on Thursday and he claimed the man had been bitten by a puppy.
Governor Tom Wolf's initiative to encourage schools and universities to address campus sexual violence was the focus of a round-table discussion Thursday at Bucks County Community College.
Voters are switching their affiliation in Pennsylvania at a rate not seen in years, if ever.
Students were shown not only how to register to vote online, but also walked through a quiz about the Pennsylvania election rules.
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Religious institutions and preservation groups are repeatedly clashing in Pennsylvania over what to do with unneeded or crumbling churches of historic significance.
Some cards even contained vulgar messages written on the dead wife's obituary and memorial.
Wolf said he'll let the measures become law and complete a $30 billion budget.
Ryan Collins, 36, is accused of gaining access to more than 100 Google and Apple accounts, many belonging to famous women.
Pennsylvania GOP excited about thousands of changes in voter registrations.
Pennsylvania is finding inspiration from the Declaration of Independence to entice people to the state.
The Governor says a hike in the state minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.15 would affect more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians.
Governor Wolf signed executive order Monday that will raise the minimum wage for some state workers.
Governor Tom Wolf visited the Urban Outfitters world headquarters in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, as part of his "Jobs That Pay" tour.
Strong storms moved through Pennsylvania Wednesday night causing major damage in Lancaster Count
State Representative Daryl Metcalfe says every employer in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania should be subject to the E-Verify system.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he has a treatable form of prostate cancer.
Governor Wolf has signed a bill that will keep horse race tracks open in Pennsylvania.
A state House subcommittee held its first hearing into the possible impeachment of Attorney General Kathleen Kane with Democrats signaling that Kane's decision not to seek re-election has changed the game.
Pennsylvania lawmakers opened hearings Monday on Governor Wolf's proposed budget under extraordinary circumstances.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
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The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders will take part in the annual tradition to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this Sunday.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission initially issued the subpoena as part of an investigation into whether Penn maintained a hostile work environment regarding workplace antisemitism.
13-year old Adam Chan is taking part in the Ben to the Shore Bike Tour in honor of his dad Andy and to raise money for families of fallen and critically injured first responders.
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