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 >>
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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.
Helm defeated Millersburg Borough Council President Chris Deitz, who was the Democratic candidate.
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:27:33 GMT
Police in Lancaster are on the scene of a standoff along the 600 block of South Queen Street. We're told a man barricaded himself inside a home, and that he may be armed. Several officers are on the scene.More >>
Police in Lancaster responded to a standoff along the 600 block of East King Street early Saturday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:51 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:51:27 GMT
This weekend is the final push before primary election day on Tuesday. Democratic Harrisburg mayoral candidates were campaigning door to door in the city. "What were doing is going through the neighborhoodsMore >>
This weekend is the final push before primary election day on Tuesday. Democratic Harrisburg mayoral candidates were campaigning door to door in the city. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:19:31 GMT
Musicians hosted a solemn ceremony to commemorate Armed Forces Day in Lebanon County. Fort Indiantown Gap National Ceremony hosted 28 buglers playing Taps at a special performance in honor of serviceMore >>
Musicians hosted a solemn ceremony to commemorate Armed Forces Day in Lebanon County.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:59:09 GMT
Walking across the stage at Messiah College today, Kris Sledge accepted his diploma and closed a chapter of his life, one that nearly ended for good in the summer of 2010. Sledge, who is originally fromMore >>
Walking across the stage at Messiah College today, Kris Sledge accepted his diploma and closed a chapter, one that was nearly ended for good in the summer of 2010.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:15:27 GMT
The Humane Society of Harrisburg held its annual 5K Run/Walk to help our four-legged friends.Hundreds of supporters and their canine pals participated in the run, now in its 16th year.The 5K is usuallyMore >>
The Humane Society of Harrisburg held its annual 5K Run/Walk to help our four-legged friends.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:14:37 GMT
Midstaters gave blood and saved lives in honor of the victims killed or injured in last month's Boston Marathon bombings. Harrisburg Hope and the American Red Cross teamed up to host Saturday afternoon'sMore >>
Midstaters gave blood and saved lives in honor of the victims killed or injured in last month's Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:42:27 GMT
Rotary International District 7390 held its District Conference at the Radisson in Camp Hill. Rotary Club exhibits, which focused on Service Above Self community projects, showcased what the clubs haveMore >>
Rotary International District 7390 held its District Conference at the Radisson in Camp Hill.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:37:14 GMT
State police are investigating a pedestrian crash involving a 76-year-old Shippensburg woman who died at the scene.According to authorities, 64-year-old Georgia Davis of Orrstown was traveling southboundMore >>
State police are investigating a pedestrian crash involving a 76-year-old Shippensburg woman who died at the scene.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:04:54 GMT
Authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash in Palmyra that sent one person to the hospital.At around 10:15 p.m. on Friday night, police arrived at the scene of the accident in the first block of WestMore >>
Authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash in Palmyra that sent one person to the hospital on Friday night.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:41:18 GMT
During an emotional meeting the Harrisburg School Board unanimously passed the state appointed recovery officer's district recovery plan. A special session was held Friday evening for the matter. TheMore >>
The Harrisburg School Board unanimously approved the state-appointed recovery officer's plan, which includes a tax increase and a cut to employee costs and benefits.More >>
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.More >>
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:44:06 GMT
Interstate 81 and one of two overhead bridges damaged by a massive tanker fire will remain closed through the weekend, and a second ramp could remain closed for 2-3 months.More >>
Interstate 81 and one of two overhead bridges damaged by a massive tanker fire will remain closed through the weekend, and a second ramp could remain closed for 2-3 months.More >>
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.More >>
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:44:24 GMT
Temperatures Friday night into this morning have held mainly steady. Some backyards still had temperatures in the low 60s to start the day! A persistent southeast flow will temper the amount of sunshineMore >>
We can still expect seasonal warmth this weekend, but additional clouds will limit the amount of sunshine...More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:27:33 GMT
Police in Lancaster are on the scene of a standoff along the 600 block of South Queen Street. We're told a man barricaded himself inside a home, and that he may be armed. Several officers are on the scene.More >>
Police in Lancaster responded to a standoff along the 600 block of East King Street early Saturday morning.More >>
