Christian Alexandersen
PennLive.com
Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Sen. Bob Casey sponsors 'lunch shaming' bill to keep kids from being singled out
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined lawmakers Tuesday to sponsor a bill to prohibit schools from "lunch shaming" children that are unable to purchase meals at school. → Read More
Gov. Wolf signs 'Uber bill' following support from all but one lawmaker
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Friday that allows ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate throughout Pennsylvania. And while the bill is extremely popular among lawmakers, one is not happy about it. → Read More
'Absolutely amazing!': Driverless Cadillac laps Capitol Complex in Harrisburg
On the outside, it looks like an everyday Cadillac SUV. But on the inside, it's a multi-million dollar piece of equipment capable of operating without a driver. → Read More
Here's how to find the 94 Pennsylvania liquor stores now open on Sundays
After a long-fought battle for reform, 94 state-owned liquor and wine stores around Pennsylvania will begin operating on Sundays starting this weekend. → Read More
'She is owned by Wall Street!' Donald Trump bashes Hillary Clinton DNC speech
While Donald Trump will battle Hillary Clinton leading up to the November election, the Republican billionaire couldn't help but comment on his opponent on Twitter. → Read More
5 things you need to know about Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate
Lawyer, professor, politician and father of three. That's some of the ways to describe Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's pick for vice president. → Read More
Altoona-Johnstown priest sentenced to 17 years for 'sex tourism' with kids
A suspended priest with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for sexually assaulting children during missionary trips to Honduras. → Read More
Law enforcement turned a blind eye to priest sex abuse allegations: AG Kathleen Kane
Law enforcements officials knew about the rape of children by leaders in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and did nothing to stop it, according to a damning grand jury report. → Read More
New hotline set up for victims of Altoona-Johnstown priest sex abuse
ALTOONA -- If you have information about sexual abuse by a religious leader in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office wants to hear from you. → Read More
Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown's disturbing history of sexual abuse
The results of a state grand jury investigation released Tuesday found that hundreds of children were sexually abused and raped by diocese priests and religious leaders over the past 40 years. → Read More
Hate, extremist groups rise 14 percent in U.S. last year: report
The number of hate and extremist groups in the United States rose in 2015 during a year that saw racially motivated crimes, terrorist attacks from religious fanatics and more. → Read More
I-78 crash victims: A grandmother, a truck driver and a 'regular, good guy'
One was a new grandmother, one was a seasoned truck driver and another was a 'regular, good guy.' Three complete strangers that are connected by their tragic deaths on Interstate 78 this weekend. → Read More
Here's what you need if you're trapped in your car during a snowstorm
You're trapped in your car during a snowstorm and it'll be hours before someone can come rescue you. What do you need to survive? → Read More
Building new Pa. interstate exits come with high cost, long wait, say transportation officials
Building new exits on Pennsylvania interstates -- like I-81 and I-83 -- is an expensive, drawn out process. That's why, transportation officials say, so few are being built nowadays. → Read More
'We have an epidemic here': Life-saving overdose drug now available without prescription in Pennsylvania
Family and friends of opioid addicts now have unfettered access to a life-saving drug in Pennsylvania that can reverse the effects of a drug overdoses. → Read More
Gov. Tom Wolf: Pennsylvania is 'preparing for the worst' with Hurricane Joaquin
While Gov. Tom Wolf and his emergency preparedness advisors are unsure of when, where or even if Hurricane Joaquin will hit Pennsylvania, they said the state will be prepared for the worst. → Read More
Gov. Tom Wolf will veto stop-gap proposal unless final budget is decided first; spokesman
As the Republican-controlled Senate prepares to introduce a stop-gap budget to partially fund state operations, Gov. Tom Wolf plans to veto it unless they have a final, agreed-to budget first. → Read More
Thousands take advantage of new online voter registration in Pennsylvania
Nearly 5,000 Pennsylvanians have registered to vote online less than a week after the state launched the service, according to state government officials. → Read More
Committee approves GOP-backed pension reform plan over shouting Democrats
The Republican-backed pension reform plan for Pennsylvania state employees moved another step closer to being passed Saturday despite attempts by the Democrats to stall the vote and disrupt proceedings. → Read More
Doctor first, transgender second: New Pa. physician general makes LGBT history
Pennsylvania has a new Physician General. And the decision to confirm Dr. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman, has made history. → Read More