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Casey, Smith spar over jobs, healthcare in U.S. Senate debate

Dennis Owens — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:34:00 EDT

As polls suggest that the race for U.S. Senate between Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican challenger Tom Smith tightens, the two faced off in a debate in Philadelphia today. During the debate,

Freed slammed by negative ad, Kane denounces it

Dennis Owens — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:04:00 EDT

Exactly two weeks to election day, and the race for Pennsylvania attorney general has officially gone negative. Again. A new television ad blasts Republican Dave Freed as being a political insider who

Lawyers clash over voter ID law as hearing ends

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:49:00 EDT

PETER JACKSON Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Closing arguments are the only unfinished business in a Commonwealth Court hearing on Pennsylvania's new voter-identification law. Lawyers in the

Pa. joins lawsuit challenging Standard & Poor's ratings business

Katie Mae Bassler — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:48:00 EST

On Tuesday Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane joined a federal lawsuit against credit rating agency Standard & Poor's LLC.

Sen. Casey pushes for equal pay for women

Sari Heidenreich — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:03:00 EST

Senator Bob Casey is renewing a push to ensure women get paid as much as men.

State Police: 7 killed, 315 injured in holiday crashes

Sari Heidenreich — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:33:00 EST

Seven people were killed and 315 injured during the Christmas holiday driving period, Pennsylvania State Police said in a press release.

36 Pennsylvanians win $3.5M in Wednesday Powerball drawing

Sari Heidenreich — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:23:00 EST

Thirty six Pennsylvanians won a total of $3.5 million in last night's Powerball drawing.

Collection of Pa. governor's signatures to be auctioned Saturday

Sari Heidenreich — Thu, 8 Nov 2012 16:33:00 EST

What might be the largest personal collection of Pennsylvania governor signatures will go to the highest bidder this weekend in Harrisburg. Cordier Auctions will sell off the collection this Saturday.

Police: before killing, friend planned to hold King of Prussia infant for ransom

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:36:00 EDT

AP-US--Grandmother Killed-Missing BabyInfant missing since grandmother's killing is deadEds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. With AP Photos. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) - An infant girl who disappeared from

Corbett blasts questioners of Sandusky investigation

Dennis Owens — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:43:00 EDT

Jerry Sandusky sits in the Camp Hill state prison, but he has been thrust into the center of the statewide race for attorney general.

ID required for Pa. absentee ballots

Dennis Owens — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:17:00 EDT

Pennsylvania's voter identification law was put on hold by a Commonwealth Court judge until after the November 6 election, but the judge didn't freeze new requirements for absentee ballots, so that part of the law will be in effect.

Pa. top court halts Wednesday execution for killer

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 04:55:00 EDT

MARYCLAIRE DALEAssociated PressPHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pennsylvania's top court has denied prosecutors' emergency petition in a death penalty appeal, meaning an inmate will not be executed Wednesday.The state

Death row case "under advisement" by Pardons Board

Dennis Owens — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:02:00 EDT

For the second time in 10 days, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons in Harrisburg heard the case of a death-row inmate set to die October 3. It's first ruling did not result in clemency for Terry Williams.

Crime decreases in Pa. by nearly 1%

Sari Heidenreich — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:37:00 EDT

Crime in Pennsylvania was down by nearly one percent last year, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced Tuesday.

Pa. lawmakers to debate voter ID on national TV

Sari Heidenreich — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:41:00 EDT

Two Pennsylvania lawmakers will appear on national TV Sunday afternoon to debate the state's controversial voter ID law. The law, that requires all voters to show a photo ID at the polls in November, is

Police: Hostage-taker surrenders in Pittsburgh

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:46:00 EDT

An armed man who took a hostage inside a downtown Pittsburgh office building has surrendered to police. Police Chief Nate Harper says the suspect gave himself

Republican poll shows tight race for White House in Pa.

Ali Lanyon — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:31:00 EDT

A new Republican-sponsored poll suggests the race for the White House is tight in Pennsylvania. The Republican poll has President Obama ahead of Mitt Romney by just one point. Republicans call it proof that Pennsylvania is in play for the upcoming election.

State can't fix lazy people says Pa. lawmaker on voter ID

Dave Marcheskie — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:27:00 EDT

On KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh Wednesday morning, Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler County) discussed a new Pa. law that requires all voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls. When asked about the 750,000 possible disenfranchised voters without proper photo identification, Metcalfe responded, "...If individuals are too lazy, the state can't fix that."

Clemency bid rejected for condemned Pa. killer

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:10:00 EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's Pardons Board is denying a request for clemency from a condemned killer who could become the first person since 1999 to be executed in the state. The request from

State Rep. Cohen 'milks system', claims $39K in per diems

Dennis Owens — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:38:00 EDT

Hello Philly, can you hear us? Voters in state Rep. Mark Cohen's district, do you care? Your legislator is once again atop the list of lawmakers taking per diems - by a lot.

Pa. Education Secretary says taxpayers doing their part

Dennis Owens — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:53:00 EDT

Taxpayers are sufficiently supporting public schools in Pennsylvania, Education secretary says, despite complaints to the contrary.

Pa. bill would create next-of-kin database

Myles Snyder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST

Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create an online database for people to post their emergency contact information.

Navy depot supports military and local economy

Dennis Owens — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:38:00 EDT

It is located behind a Hampden Township strip mall off the heavily traveled Carlisle Pike. The only waterways near it are the Conodoguinet Creek and the Susquehanna River. It's hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, but every U.S. Navy ship on the sea relies on the Naval Support Activity.

Police find Philly bicyclist impaled on fence

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:52:00 EDT

Philadelphia police say a bicyclist is seriously injured after he was found impaled on a fence in Fairmount Park.

News Minute: Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:27:00 EDT

Governor Tom Corbett is signaling that he will try to help the financially troubled Philadelphia School District. The district is in the midst of shedding 20 percent of its workforce. In a statement yesterday, Corbett...

Lien placed on Philly mayor's home over gas bill

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:24:00 EDT

A spokesman says Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is now up to date on his bills after a lien had to be placed on his home last month due to an unpaid gas bill.

Robbery forces lockdown at 2 Philly-area colleges

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:55:00 EDT

Police in suburban Philadelphia say three men are in custody in connection with a bank robbery that forced lockdowns at two suburban Philadelphia colleges.

This Hour: Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:59:00 EDT

Gov. Tom Corbett is signaling that he's engaged in efforts to help the financially troubled Philadelphia School District, which is in the midst of shedding 20 percent of its workforce.

Police find body inside burned car in Carlisle

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:31:00 EDT

Police in central Pennsylvania say they found a body inside a burned vehicle while responding to a car fire.

Privacy the online generation wants it

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:13:00 EDT

As the debate over government surveillance rages on, there's an assumption that young people will be the least concerned about privacy.

This Hour: Latest Pennsylvania sports

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:59:00 EDT

Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Phillips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the...

Police: Disabled Pa. man who died suffered neglect

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:35:00 EDT

Police say a 32-year-old Pennsylvania man with Down syndrome was so severely neglected by his family that his body was covered in scabies and he weighed just 69 pounds when he died.

Cops: Driver in Pa. triple-fatal made illegal pass

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:35:00 EDT

Police in Allentown say a driver who was killed along with his two passengers was making an illegal pass at high speed when he lost control.

Man arrested for Dunkin' Donuts robbery

Myles Snyder — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Police have made an arrest in the robbery of a Dunkin' Donuts near Carlisle over the weekend.

Girl, 9, rescued little brother from pool

Sari Heidenreich — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:31:00 EDT

A 9-year-old Adams County girl was honored Tuesday for saving her brother's life after she found him face down in the family pool.

Murder case spurs calls for legal reform

Dave Marcheskie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:13:00 EDT

The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system, and prosecutors and advocates are encouraging lawmakers to finally act.

Car travels wrong way on PA Turnpike, causes multi-vehicle crash

Katie Mae Bassler — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:32:00 EDT

The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.

Harrisburg police ID man found dead in apartment

Myles Snyder — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:45:00 EDT

Harrisburg police have released the name of a man found dead in his city apartment building Tuesday afternoon.

Union deal would lift residency requirement for Harrisburg cops

Sari Heidenreich — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:47:00 EDT

Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits.

Dauphin Co. father hoping for answers

Dan Carrigan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:00 EDT

Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward.

Pension reform for new hires, not current workers

Dennis Owens — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:04:00 EDT

Future pension benefits for current state workers and public school teachers are out of the legislative crosshairs.

Harrisburg man arrested for woman's murder in Hershey

Myles Snyder — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:06:00 EDT

A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.

Body found in burning car

Kendra Nichols — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:15:00 EDT

A body was found inside a burning car off of North Spring Garden Road in Carlisle.

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:11:00 EDT

James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.

New anti-privatization ad raising eyebrows

Dan Carrigan — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:20:00 EDT

A commercial brought to you by the union representing state store workers is creating quite the stir in the capital city.

Lebanon man charged with sexual assault on 2 girls

Myles Snyder — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:45:00 EDT

The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has filed charges against a Lebanon area man accused of sexually abusing two girls who were 11 and 12 years old.

Bear's fall from tree caught on camera

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:00 EDT

abc27 News viewers are seeing a lot of black bears these days, and the latest sighting was caught on video.

Pa. House votes to update police flight law

Myles Snyder — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:53:00 EDT

Legislation that would amend Pennsylvania's law against fleeing and eluding a police officer has passed the state House of Representatives.