Pennsylvania Coverage

U. Penn president resigns amid controversy over antisemitism testimony

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned from her position. This comes after the former university leader appeared before Congress last week to discuss the recent rise of antisemitism on college campuses. Her testimony drew criticism as she was unable to say -- under repeated questioning -- that calls on campus for the genocide of Jewish people would violate the school's conduct policy.

On cam: House explodes in neighborhood in Allegheny County, PA

A house exploded in a neighborhood near Pittsburgh, killing five people and injuring at least three others. Multiple nearby houses were damaged.

Pennsylvania Woman Who Disappeared in 1992 Is Found Alive in Puerto Rico

A Pennsylvania woman who went missing more than 30 years ago and whose family believed she was dead has been found alive in Puerto Rico, solving a decadeslong mystery, authorities said Friday.

Eduardo Medina, New York Times

Penn. bridge collapses hours before Biden set to visit the state to talk about infrastructure

The two-lane bridge collapsed just hours before President Joe Biden is set to visit the city to talk about his infrastructure bill. The nation's infrastructure is under a spotlight with disrupted supply chains leading to rising prices and a bridge collapse in the city the president is set to visit.

Pennsylvania boy dresses as crocodile after being attacked by one

A 12-year-old South Philadelphia kid is using a horrifying experience as the inspiration for his Halloween costume.

Fact check: Would Biden's plan send checks to families earning $100K?

Sen. Pat Toomey this week criticized President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, saying the direct payments Biden wants to send Americans are poorly targeted to those most in need.

Jessica Calefati, PolitiFact reporter

Video catches glimpse of missing 16-year-old kayaker on Ohio River

A missing teenager was caught on camera as his kayak drifted down the Ohio River.

Fact check: Ted Cruz wrong about Philadelphia ballot 'darkness'

Sen. Ted Cruz amplified President Donald Trump's baseless and conspiratorial claims of a stolen election, falsely claiming that Philadelphia officials have been kicking out Republican election observers and counting legally cast ballots "in a shroud of darkness."

Bill McCarthy, PolitiFact reporter

Trump campaign discusses election lawsuit in Pennsylvania

White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel discuss Pennsylvania litigation over the vote count.

Philadelphia election officials provide vote counting update

Philadelphia City Commissioner of Election Lisa Deeley and other local officials provide an update on vote counting there.

Pennsylvania official provides update on vote counting

An official with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office provides an update on the vote count in that state.

Crowds gather outside Philadelphia Convention Center

Crowds are gathered in protest outside the Philadelphia Convention Center, where a majority of the state's votes are being counted.

Fact check: Was a Pennsylvania poll worker turned away?

As Pennsylvania voters headed to the polls for their last chance to vote in the 2020 election, posts on social media claimed there was a lack of transparency in the election process.

Miriam Valverde, PolitiFact reporter

Meteor lights up skies over Ohio, Pennsylvania

Hundreds of people in parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania saw this zoom across in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

Pennsylvania officials believe 26-day-old baby died of COVID-19

A newborn baby who died in Pennsylvania may be one of the youngest victims of COVID-19. The little girl was just 26 days old.

Pennsylvania Fair's dunk tank triggers firestorm of controversy

Fair officials apologize after controversial "dunk tank" event and social media post targeting Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.

Groundbreaking surgery restores baby's hearing

Cochlear implants usually aren't an option for children under 9-months-old, but doctors in Pennsylvania recently helped one infant in a race against the clock as scar tissue grew in her inner ear.

Uninvited guest: Bear crashes Memorial Day cookout

Residents of one Cranberry, Pennsylvania neighborhood had their Memorial Day festivities interrupted by a wandering bear.

Woman's plasma donation saves two lives

A Philadelphia woman who recovered from COVID-19 has given her plasma so that two critically ill patients have a fighting chance to recover, too.

Parents can't see twin babies in NICU due to coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping parents away from their newborn babies. Twin girls were born shortly before the virus broke out. Since then, their parents can't see or be with them at a Philadelphia hospital.

Coronavirus coughing "prank" ends with woman's arrest

A woman is facing charges that could result in 20 years in prison after coughing and spitting in Pennsylvania supermarket.

Trump store opens in Philadelphia suburbs

A shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise in a suburban Philadelphia strip mall has emerged as a magnet for the president's backers and a reflection of Pennsylvania's status as a political battleground this year.

Womb transplant offers infertility hope

A Pennsylvania woman has become the second in the United States to deliver a baby from a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.

Santa's reindeer get clean bill of health for Christmas Eve flight

Santa's reindeer are ready for flight. Santa Claus and authorities in Pennsylvania gave the reindeer a clean bill of health Thursday.

"Hempperoni" pizza: CBD cuisine takes off

The owner of a pizzeria in Pennsylvania is on a mission to promote the benefits of CBD. He's starting with a "Hemperonni Pizza."