November 17, 2023 Biden admin launches investigation into top universities over antisemitism, Islamophobia The Education Department is launching investigations into several universities and one local school district over reports of alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia.
November 16, 2023 PA Gov. Shapiro signs off on bill expanding disclosure requirements for state-funded universities Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed into law a bill imposing stricter disclosure requirements on leading universities receiving state funding.
November 16, 2023 PA House advances bill to protect abortion access for out-of-state residents The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill preventing public officials from cooperating with authorities in states that criminalize abortion.
November 15, 2023 PA Senate authorizes university funding amid ongoing fiscal year dispute Pennsylvania's Senate passed budget-related bills, allocating hundreds of millions for universities and schools. The bills face uncertainty in the House due to disagreements.
November 15, 2023 Pennsylvania school board approves $700,000 severance package for departing superintendent A Pennsylvania school district has approved a severance package exceeding $700,000 for outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh, sparking outcry from hundreds.
November 15, 2023 Soros-backed DA loses to GOP challenger as prosecutor elections become battlegrounds Three Republicans who embraced tough-on-crime positions were able to defeat their Democrat challengers in several prosecutor elections from different corners of the country.
November 14, 2023 Delaware jury convicts suspected serial killer of 2 murders, robberies — now faces life in prison A Philadelphia man suspected of being a serial killer, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday of murdering two people in 2021.
November 14, 2023 Democrats pass $1.8 billion pension boost for Pennsylvania retirees Pennsylvania Democrats in the state House of Representatives have passed a bill to provide a $1.8 billion boost to the pensions of state government and public school retirees.
November 14, 2023 Court rejects Pennsylvania township's ban of 'Thin Blue Line' flag as unconstitutional A federal judge ruled a Pennsylvania's community's ban on the display of a pro-police "Thin Blue Line" flag has restricted free speech of public employees under the First Amendment.
November 14, 2023 Philadelphia family tied up, assaulted in home invasion as child watches, disturbing video shows Police in Philadelphia are searching for four suspects who held a family at gunpoint and tied them up inside their home during a robbery.