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Thom Nickels: What Gary Heidnik, the last man executed in Pa., foretold

July 7, 2021July 9, 2021
Thom Nickels
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N. Philadelphia serial killer and rapist Gary Michael Heidnik, who inspired the character Buffalo Bill in “Silence of the Lambs,” manipulated the psychiatric and justice systems until the end. But at that end, he had one last, truthful thing to say.
By Thom Nickels

Culture

Charles F. McElwee: John Heinz’s legacy — and Pennsylvania’s political future

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
Charles F. McElwee

Thirty years ago, Republican Sen. John Heinz – then Pennsylvania’s most popular public figure – died in a midair collision over suburban Philadelphia’s Lower Merion Township.
By Charles F. McElwee

News

Pennsylvania bars, restaurants see reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Christen Smith

Pennsylvania bars restaurants to see a reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon, according to Gov. Wolf.
By Christen Smith

News

Democrats’ discontent with Wolf’s vaccine rollout continues to grow

March 3, 2021March 9, 2021
Todd Shepherd

One Democratic congresswoman said it was “beyond time” to fix problems with the administration’s vaccine rollout while a state senator said the system was “disorganized.”
By Todd Shepherd

News

Philly Dem joins Erie Republican to propose marijuana legalization

February 25, 2021March 8, 2021
Christen Smith
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A bipartisan duo of senators introduced a measure Wednesday to legalize adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.
By Christen Smith

News

PennDOT proposes tolls for nine bridges, Girard Point Bridge included

February 23, 2021March 8, 2021
Christen Smith
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a new plan to toll nine bridges, but some are concerned about the great costs and lack of specificity.
By Christen Smith

State Politics

Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Dan Bartkowiak
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak

News

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Boockvar resigns over error that delays justice for sex abuse survivors

February 3, 2021March 8, 2021
Christen Smith

PA legislators on both sides of the aisle, along with Gov. Tom Wolf himself, were quick to unequivocally renounce Boockvar’s blatant display of misgovernance.
By Christen Smith

Politics

The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman

January 20, 2021January 25, 2021
The Editors
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Appearing in an interview last week, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman displayed a willful ignorance at the basic tenets of free speech. Pennsylvanians ought to remember this as he readies for a likely Senate run.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results

November 17, 2020April 19, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin

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