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- Pa. Democrats call on GOP state Senate leaders to raise minimum wage
Twenty one states raised their minimum wages on Jan. 1, but Pennsylvania was not among them. The minimum wage, the lowest hourly wage employers can legally pay, has remained unchanged at $7.25 an hour since 2010, when the federal minimum wage last increased. That’s not for a lack of desire or effort to increase it
- Trump issues pardons for 1,500 defendants charged in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday night issued sweeping pardons for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, erasing accountability for those who violently tried to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election results on that date in 2021. Behind the desk of the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he signed a pardon for nearly 1,500
- Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, erases actions on LGBTQ+ equality
WASHINGTON — Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time. Trump scrawled his signature on nearly 10 portfolio-bound documents at a
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- Win four tickets to see The Vanishing Elephant at Millersville’s Winter Center
Win a family four-pack of tickets to see The Vanishing Elephant at Millersville University’s Winter Center Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 1pm Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an […]
- Donald Trump pardons January 6 criminals, dismisses pending cases
President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 1,200 people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He also directed the U.S. Attorney General to dismiss all other cases related to January 6, affecting more than 300 additional people awaiting trial or sentencing. […]
- Journalist Roundtable: Pa rural communities at a crossroads, Pa Rural Population Revitalization Commission steps in
Aired; January 17th, 2025. Our Journalist Roundtable segment for January 17 included WVIA’s Rural Government Reporter Isabela Weiss and WPSU Sydney Roach. The roundtable segment focused on Sydney’s reporting on schools and hospitals in rural communities struggling to remain financially […]
Hidden City Philadelphia
- A Song of Survival and Loss
Many historic venues are gone, but Philly’s musical heritage, much of it created by African American artists, is being preserved through its buildings, devotees, and ongoing influence
Billy Penn
- Philly People’s March; MLK Day events; Vote for Pa. River of the Year | Morning roundup
People’s March brings hundreds to Center City ahead of second Trump presidency Nearly a thousand Philadelphians gathered in Center City on Saturday as part of a nationwide People’s March to The post Philly People’s March; MLK Day events; Vote for Pa. River of the Year | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
- People’s March brings hundreds to Center City calling for abortion rights, immigration reform, and more
Nearly a thousand Philadelphians and others nearby gathered in Center City as part of a nationwide People’s March to express their concern with the policies they’re expecting from President-elect Donald The post People’s March brings hundreds to Center City calling for abortion rights, immigration reform, and more appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
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- Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects
Trump wants to increase drilling for oil and gas and has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
- Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for U.S. democracy
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
- Eagles ride Saquon Barkley to an NFC championship showdown at home against Washington
No matter the stakes, Saquon Barkley has delivered this season and has made the Eagles favorites to return to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons.
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- Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday at Daniel Boone Homestead
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to kick off their 2025 season with their annual open house event – Pennsylvania’s Birthday – on Sunday, March 9, from noon to 4 p.m. The post Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday at Daniel Boone Homestead appeared first on BCTV.
- Living on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production
The Penn State Extension Berks County will host a virtual live webinar entitled "Living on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production" on Thursday, Feb. 13. The post Living on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production appeared first on BCTV.
Public Source
- 6 key data points to watch as downtown Pittsburgh transforms
Pittsburgh’s downtown was ravaged by pandemic-era restrictions and enduring changes to how we live and work. Here’s what the data says about the Golden Triangle’s present and future. The post 6 key data points to watch as downtown Pittsburgh transforms appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
- As Trump takes office on MLK Day, ‘we did it’ meets ‘we must fight back’
From Shaler to East Liberty to Oakland to Downtown, Pittsburghers took stock of a civil rights holiday, a pugnacious inauguration and the road ahead. The post As Trump takes office on MLK Day, ‘we did it’ meets ‘we must fight back’ appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
