Wednesday, November 7 2012 4:21 PM EST2012-11-07 21:21:50 GMT
Pennsylvania history was made Tuesday night when Kathleen Kane became the first woman and first Democrat elected state attorney general since the office was created in 1980.Shortly after her victory overMore >>
Pennsylvania history was made Tuesday night when Kathleen Kane became the first woman and first Democrat elected state attorney general since the office was created in 1980.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:38 PM EST2012-11-07 20:38:47 GMT
During his acceptance speech Tuesday evening, Senator Bob Casey told supporters that there are still several challenges ahead for Pennsylvanians, and that it is time to get to work.Twelve hours later,More >>
Twelve hours after being elected to serve a second U.S. Senate term, Bob Casey was back at work.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:45 AM EST2012-11-07 10:45:38 GMT
Lou Barletta, Republican, has served in Congress since 2010. Seeking second term. Former Mayor of Hazleton who gained national attention with his efforts to keep illegal immigrants out of the city.GeneMore >>
Republican Lou Barletta has been re-elected to the second term in Pennsylvania's 11 congressional district after defeating political activist Gene Stilp in Tuesday's election.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:21 AM EST2012-11-07 10:21:30 GMT
In the 103rd State House district, Harrisburg City Councilwoman Patty Kim will replace retiring Representative Ron Buxton. Kim beat out Roy Christ in a close Democratic primary. She ran unopposed TuesdayMore >>
In the 103rd State House district, Harrisburg City Councilwoman Patty Kim will replace retiring Representative Ron Buxton. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:12 AM EST2012-11-07 10:12:41 GMT
After running without the support of her own party in the primary, Republican incumbent Sue Helm of Dauphin County went on to win the 104th State House seat Tuesday night with 55 percent of the vote. HelmMore >>
After running without the support of her own party in the primary, Republican incumbent Sue Helm of Dauphin County went on to win the 104th State House seat Tuesday night with 55 percent of the vote.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:01 AM EST2012-11-07 10:01:42 GMT
Diana Irey Vaughan, elected in 1995, is the only woman to have ever been elected as a Washington County Commissioner. She is now serving her fifth term of office.Rob McCord, Bryn Mawr, was first electedMore >>
Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord has been re-elected to a second term.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 4:53 AM EST2012-11-07 09:53:38 GMT
State Representative Scott Perry vacated his seat in the 92nd State House district in order to pursue a run for Congress. In the race to replace him, former U.S. Marshal Mike Regan easily defeated hisMore >>
State Representative Scott Perry vacated his seat in the State House in order to pursue a run for Congress.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:21 AM EST2012-11-07 08:21:01 GMT
Dauphin County Democrat Rob Teplitz will become the new state senator for the 15th District, previously held by retiring Senator Jeff Piccola. Piccola, a Republican, held the seat for 35 years. TeplitzMore >>
Dauphin County Democrat Rob Teplitz will become the new state senator for the 15th district, the seat currently held by retiring Senator Jeff Piccola.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 1:24 AM EST2012-11-07 06:24:43 GMT
David Freed was sworn in as Cumberland County District Attorney on December 28, 2005 becoming at that time the youngest District Attorney of a Fourth Class County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.More >>
Kathleen Kane has become the first woman and the first Democrat to be elected as Pennsylvania's attorney general since the office was created in 1980.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 1:14 AM EST2012-11-07 06:14:17 GMT
John Maher - Republican, serving Allegheny County (Part), Washington County (Part), Member of the Pa. House 1997 to date, a Certified Public Accountant for nearly thirty yearsEugene DePasquale, is a third-termMore >>
Democrat Eugene DePasquale has been elected Pennsylvania's new fiscal watchdog.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
Republican Bill Shuster has won re-election to the congressional seat he's held since 2001.
Shuster, of Hollidaysburg, defeated Democratic candidate Karen Ramsburg, a registered nurse from Mercersburg.
Shuster has represented Pennsylvania in the 9th congressional district since 2001, when he won a special election to fill the seat previously held for 37 years by his father, Bud Shuster.
District 9 includes all of Franklin County and 11 other counties in central and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:17 GMT
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster County, according to Manheim Township Police. Police say the two people set fire to the historic Gammache MansionMore >>
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster, according to Manheim Township Police.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:03:19 GMT
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:18 GMT
If the head of a city is the mayor, then Harrisburg's backbone is small business. Local owners are paying close attention to the candidates and their plan for Harrisburg's economic growth.More >>
If the head of a city is the mayor, then Harrisburg's backbone is small business. Local owners are paying close attention to the candidates and their plan for Harrisburg's economic growth.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:13:04 GMT
Demolition work is expected to begin within the next several days on the Interstate 81 ramp damaged by a fiery tanker crash last week, PennDOT announced Wednesday.More >>
Demolition work is expected to begin within the next several days on the Interstate 81 ramp damaged by a fiery tanker crash last week, PennDOT announced Wednesday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:03:19 GMT
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Usually, it is an honor when a sitting governor gives a commencement speech. But at Millersville University, Gov. Tom Corbett's scheduled address is causing unrest with some soon-to-be graduates.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:03:31 GMT
Police said they seized 48 potted marijuana plants from a York County man after his estranged wife tipped off officers to his backyard growing operation.More >>
Police said they seized 48 potted marijuana plants from a York County man after his estranged wife tipped off officers to his backyard growing operation.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:17 GMT
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster County, according to Manheim Township Police. Police say the two people set fire to the historic Gammache MansionMore >>
Two juveniles have been charged with setting three vacant buildings on fire in Lancaster, according to Manheim Township Police.
Bill Shuster
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