Gov. Corbett asks for, and receives, resignation of DCNR secretary

Allan, 59, of Cumberland County, served as a member of Corbett’s cabinet since March 2011, according to the news release.

DEP issues ‘code orange’ air quality alert for second day

The Pennsylvania Department of environmental protection issued a “code orange” air quality alert for ozone, meaning pollution may affect vulnerable people.

Pa. legislature introduces statewide LGBT nondiscrimination bills

The nondiscrimination legislation would prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity-based bias in employment, housing, and credit in Pennsylvania.

Pa. legislators to announce ‘largest-ever’ support for equality laws

Companion equality bills in the state House and Senate would ban gender identity discrimination statewide.

Harrisburg Bishop dies unexpectedly in Philadelphia

Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, 65, fell ill while visiting the city and died shortly after visiting a local hospital, according to a news release.

Unlicensed Philly gun owners may soon get ‘special cheese sandwiches’

Legislation would make illegal gun ownership in Philadelphia third-degree felony carrying two-year minimum jail sentence.

State rep. introduces bill to reform Philadelphia Traffic Court

State Thomas wants to change judges’ requirements and limit Traffic Court’s power.

Pa. House committee approves liquor privatization bill

House committee approved Gov. Tom Corbett-backed bill that would privatize state liquor system.

‘Exploited’ student exchange workers protest McDonald’s in Philly

Students say they were lured to U.S. under guise of cultural exchange but forced into labor at McDonald’s.

Student exchange workers ‘exploited’ by McDonald’s protest in Philly

Students claim they were forced to labor under deplorable conditions at a Harrisburg McDonalds.