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Pennsylvania governor taps federal highway aid to help Philadelphia transit system
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that he will divert more than $150 million in federal highway funding to provide a one-time injection of cash to help Philadelphia’s mass transit system avoid near-term service cutbacks and fare increases. Shapiro's...
Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad
A social-media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. While Donald Trump's lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign allies also wooed smaller religious groups, far from the mainstream. ...
Georgetown hosts Saint Francis (PA) in non-conference matchup
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (1-4) at Georgetown Hoyas (3-1) Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown hosts Saint Francis (PA) in out-of-conference action. Georgetown finished 7-12 at home last season while going 9-23 overall. The Hoyas...
Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night that he will host “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,” on ESPN. The one-hour show will tape on five straight...
Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered blows in court in its effort to get favorable ballots counted. ...
Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer's use of its vintage sports logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages on Wednesday over products made and sold by Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc.,...
UGI: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — UGI Corp. (UGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $273 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of $1.27. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring...
Remains found in Pennsylvania in 1973 are identified as a missing 14-year-old
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A girl's remains found under brush and a plastic tarp in the Pennsylvania woods 51 years ago were identified by state police Thursday as 14-year-old Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman, who was last seen leaving for school in fall 1973. State police said genetic genealogy...
Pennsylvania man convicted of murder using controversial informants' testimony is denied new trial
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who has served 43 years of a life sentence for murder based on the shifting stories of four jailhouse informants has lost another appeal for a new trial. A three-judge Superior Court panel last week turned down Steve Szarewicz's request....
Lawsuit against troopers who investigated 11-year-old in murder case nears trial
More than six years after he was exonerated based on insufficient evidence, a man who was charged as an 11-year-old with shooting his father's pregnant fiancee to death wants a federal jury to make the Pennsylvania State Police pay for the years he spent in juvenile detention. Jordan...
