Fire conditions continued to worsen in nearly all of Pennsylvania on Thursday, according to multiple agencies and authorities monitoring the risk in the wake of multiple destructive blazes in New Jersey. The risk of wildfire is now in the "very high" for all but eight counties in the northwest part of the state, largely within the higher elevations of Allegheny National Forest. The fire danger forecast, published daily by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Forestry, is more widespread than it was Wednesday. Only the greater Philadelphia area counties had a...…Fire conditions continued to worsen in nearly all of Pennsylvania on Thursday, according to multiple agencies and authorities monitoring the risk in the wake of multiple destructive blazes in New Jersey. The risk of wildfire is now in the "very high" for all but eight counties in the northwest part of the state, largely within the higher elevations of Allegheny National Forest. The fire danger forecast, published daily by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Forestry, is more widespread than it was Wednesday. Only the greater Philadelphia area counties had a...WW…

67Posted Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 3:36 pm ETReplies (67)NORRISTOWN, PA — Following Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale's refusal to resign for his remarks about recent protests and racial injustice, state lawmakers took matters into their own hands on Wednesday, announcing plans to attempt to impeach him. State Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery) said Wednesday that he will soon introduce a House resolution, specifically citing Gale's use of county letterhead to publish his comments. The letter called Black Lives Matter a hate group that had manufactured claims of racial injustice.A...…67Posted Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 3:36 pm ETReplies (67)NORRISTOWN, PA — Following Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale's refusal to resign for his remarks about recent protests and racial injustice, state lawmakers took matters into their own hands on Wednesday, announcing plans to attempt to impeach him. State Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery) said Wednesday that he will soon introduce a House resolution, specifically citing Gale's use of county letterhead to publish his comments. The letter called Black Lives Matter a hate group that had manufactured claims of racial injustice.A...WW…

122Posted Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 12:53 pm ETReplies (122)PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvanians looking to get a new drivers license or identification card will now have the option of selecting a non-binary gender designation, officials announced on Thursday. The option will be expressed as "X"; previously, residents could only choose "M" or "F." Pennsylvania is not the first state to provide residents with this option. A total of 16 other states have added the non-binary choice, including Hawaii, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, New York, Oregon, and California. Legislation...…122Posted Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 12:53 pm ETReplies (122)PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvanians looking to get a new drivers license or identification card will now have the option of selecting a non-binary gender designation, officials announced on Thursday. The option will be expressed as "X"; previously, residents could only choose "M" or "F." Pennsylvania is not the first state to provide residents with this option. A total of 16 other states have added the non-binary choice, including Hawaii, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, New York, Oregon, and California. Legislation...WW…

95Posted Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm ETUpdated Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 3:46 pm ETReplies (95)NORRISTOWN, PA — Thousands have signed a petition demanding the resignation of Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale after he published a letter defending police and excoriating demonstrators in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Specifically, Gale called Black Lives Matter a hate group, and compared the riots and looting in Philadelphia and the suburbs in recent days to domestic terrorism. The letter has drawn a response from numerous local leaders and public figures, including Philadelphia...…95Posted Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm ETUpdated Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 3:46 pm ETReplies (95)NORRISTOWN, PA — Thousands have signed a petition demanding the resignation of Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale after he published a letter defending police and excoriating demonstrators in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Specifically, Gale called Black Lives Matter a hate group, and compared the riots and looting in Philadelphia and the suburbs in recent days to domestic terrorism. The letter has drawn a response from numerous local leaders and public figures, including Philadelphia...WW…

464Posted Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 4:09 pm ETUpdated Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 10:59 am ETReplies (464)HARRISBURG, PA — A mass gathering protesting business closures and the statewide restrictions aimed at fighting the new coronavirus is scheduled to take place in front of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Organizers say thousands of people plan to attend the demonstration Monday. One of the groups organizing the protest, , has garnered more than 17,000 members in its Facebook group after being launched Monday. Don't miss local and statewide announcements about coronavirus precautions. Organizers are...…464Posted Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 4:09 pm ETUpdated Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 10:59 am ETReplies (464)HARRISBURG, PA — A mass gathering protesting business closures and the statewide restrictions aimed at fighting the new coronavirus is scheduled to take place in front of the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Organizers say thousands of people plan to attend the demonstration Monday. One of the groups organizing the protest, , has garnered more than 17,000 members in its Facebook group after being launched Monday. Don't miss local and statewide announcements about coronavirus precautions. Organizers are...WW…

4Posted Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 1:32 pm ETUpdated Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 1:40 pm ETReplies (4)PENNSYLVANIA — The Schuylkill River Trail, a crown jewel of southeastern Pennsylvania recreation that connects a series of riverside communities and miles of historic and environmental landmarks, is once again receiving some well-deserved national attention.For the second time, the Schuylkill River Trail has been awarded best in nation status by . The trail earned the designation through the publication's 10Best Contest in the "Best Riverwalk" category, finishing third overall int he contest. "The...…4Posted Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 1:32 pm ETUpdated Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 1:40 pm ETReplies (4)PENNSYLVANIA — The Schuylkill River Trail, a crown jewel of southeastern Pennsylvania recreation that connects a series of riverside communities and miles of historic and environmental landmarks, is once again receiving some well-deserved national attention.For the second time, the Schuylkill River Trail has been awarded best in nation status by . The trail earned the designation through the publication's 10Best Contest in the "Best Riverwalk" category, finishing third overall int he contest. "The...WW…

213Posted Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 1:39 pm ETUpdated Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 2:01 pm ETReplies (213)PENNSYLVANIA — Republicans in Pennsylvania have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hold a hearing on Act 77, the 2019 law which allows residents to vote by mail without providing a reason. The case, which marks the latest attempt to call into question the results of the 2020 election in the courts, was dismissed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over the weekend. that the GOP had waited too long to file suit, as Act 77 was passed in October 2019. This plea for an injunction on that ruling was addressed...…213Posted Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 1:39 pm ETUpdated Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 2:01 pm ETReplies (213)PENNSYLVANIA — Republicans in Pennsylvania have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hold a hearing on Act 77, the 2019 law which allows residents to vote by mail without providing a reason. The case, which marks the latest attempt to call into question the results of the 2020 election in the courts, was dismissed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over the weekend. that the GOP had waited too long to file suit, as Act 77 was passed in October 2019. This plea for an injunction on that ruling was addressed...WW…

316Nov 25, 2020 1:34 pm ETUpdated Nov 25, 2020 3:39 pm ETReplies (316)PENNSYLVANIA — As the Trump campaign's election lawsuit gasps for life, a Pennsylvania state judge has temporarily blocked any further steps in the certification of the election results until a newly scheduled hearing takes place on Friday. The move comes just two days following the Monday deadline for counties to submit certified election results to the Pennsylvania Department of State. But the order, signed by Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia A. McCullough, says the stay applies "to the extent that there...…316Nov 25, 2020 1:34 pm ETUpdated Nov 25, 2020 3:39 pm ETReplies (316)PENNSYLVANIA — As the Trump campaign's election lawsuit gasps for life, a Pennsylvania state judge has temporarily blocked any further steps in the certification of the election results until a newly scheduled hearing takes place on Friday. The move comes just two days following the Monday deadline for counties to submit certified election results to the Pennsylvania Department of State. But the order, signed by Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia A. McCullough, says the stay applies "to the extent that there...WW…

303Posted Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 10:50 am ETUpdated Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm ETReplies (303)PENNSYLVANIA — President Donald Trump's legal team suffered another blow on Monday, as their appeal of a federal judge's dismissal of their elections lawsuit was rejected. U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephanos Bibas said in a court filing Monday afternoon that the appeal was "summarily dismissed for lack of standing, as there is no injury-in-fact."Another emergency motion was then swiftly filed, asking for a judge to place a restraining order on the certification of election results...…303Posted Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 10:50 am ETUpdated Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm ETReplies (303)PENNSYLVANIA — President Donald Trump's legal team suffered another blow on Monday, as their appeal of a federal judge's dismissal of their elections lawsuit was rejected. U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephanos Bibas said in a court filing Monday afternoon that the appeal was "summarily dismissed for lack of standing, as there is no injury-in-fact."Another emergency motion was then swiftly filed, asking for a judge to place a restraining order on the certification of election results...WW…

NORRISTOWN, PA — Once again, Montgomery County finds itself the target of a GOP-backed lawsuit challenging the legality of the 2020 election, days after Joe Biden was declared the projected winner of Pennsylvania and the presidency.Montgomery was one of seven counties in Pennsylvania named Monday in the Trump campaign's latest filing, which aims to stop the Pennsylvania Department of State from certifying the final results. No hearing date had been scheduled as of Tuesday afternoon. The suit resurfaces allegations that state and Democratic county officials broke the law. The claims, which...…NORRISTOWN, PA — Once again, Montgomery County finds itself the target of a GOP-backed lawsuit challenging the legality of the 2020 election, days after Joe Biden was declared the projected winner of Pennsylvania and the presidency.Montgomery was one of seven counties in Pennsylvania named Monday in the Trump campaign's latest filing, which aims to stop the Pennsylvania Department of State from certifying the final results. No hearing date had been scheduled as of Tuesday afternoon. The suit resurfaces allegations that state and Democratic county officials broke the law. The claims, which...WW…