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Gettysburg 150th: Web-exclusive coverage
This week, learn more about places to visit when you go to Gettysburg.
In Memory of Gov. George Leader
(VIDEO) Gov. George Leader passed away on May 9th. Watch his 1955 inaugural address and other videos here.
New Series: Courts 101 with Judge Stevens
In the premiere episode, PA Superior Court President Judge Correale Stevens talks about the role of a judge and more.
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, September 30th
Watch your favorite state legislators play softball for a good cause.
WATCH ONLINE: Local Governments in Distress
The latest episode focuses on Act 47, Pennsylvania’s Financially Distressed Municipalities Act.
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Upcoming Programming
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May 17: PLS Rundown
(VIDEO) This week on the PLS Rundown, discussion focuses on state liquor store privatization, the state budget and legislation discussed in various committee meetings and hearings.
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Sunday at 5: Journalists Roundtable on the road in Pittsburgh
(VIDEO) This week on Journalists Roundtable, we travel to Pittsburgh to talk about next week’s mayoral primary election. James O’Toole and Moriah Balingit of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette share their latest reporting.
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May 15: School Security
(VIDEO) The House Select Committee on School Safety and Security was created to develop and examine policies that enhance safety in Pennsylvania’s schools. Rep. Gary Day and Rep. Cherelle Parker, Chairs of the Committee, were our guests.
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May 15: Jack McVay, Democrat for PA Superior Court
(VIDEO) Jack McVay, Democrat for PA Superior Court, has been a judge on the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas since 2007. His opponent in this month’s primary, Joseph Waters, got the endorsement of the Democratic State Committee, but McVay may have evened the score by earning the endorsement of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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May 15: Medicaid Expansion in PA
(VIDEO) In the first installment of Focus on Aging Adults a panel of experts will examine the issues surrounding Medicaid Expansion in Pennsylvania. Discover the pros and cons of the proposed expansion of the Medicaid program in your neighborhood.
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May 14: Hunting and Fishing
(VIDEO) Rep. Martin Causer and Rep. Gary Haluska, Chairs of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, were here to discuss various issues before that committee.
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May 14: Vic Stabile, Republican for PA Superior Court
(VIDEO) As a Republican, Vic Stabile is unopposed in the May 21 primary for the seat that’s open on Superior Court. He’s a former state deputy attorney general with thirty years of trial and appellate experience.
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May 13: PA Senate Agenda
(VIDEO) Sen. Dominic Pileggi, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Jay Costa, Senate Minority Leader, were here to discuss issues under consideration in the PA Senate. Topics include privatizing liquor stores, changing state pensions, and funding transportation.
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May 13: Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania
(VIDEO) The latest effort in Washington to address gun violence went down in defeat last month. Lawmakers came up with a plan that called for background checks to be done on gun purchases at gun shows and online. Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey had co-written the bill. “There were some on my side who did not want to be seen helping the president do something he wanted done,” Toomey said after the defeat, ” just because the president wanted to do it.”
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May 10: Financial Dos and Don’ts for Seniors
(VIDEO) Learn more about estate planning, investments, Social Security, Medicare, gifting, and how to avoid scams.
Featured Sports
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Keystone Rugby Conference Finals
The finals in the Keystone Rugby Conference are set. The University of Pittsburgh hosts St. Joseph’s University LIVE on PCN this Saturday, April 13th at 5:00 p.m.
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PIAA Class AAAA boys basketball: Lower Merion dethrones 2-time defending champ Chester
Lower Merion finally gained a measure of revenge Saturday night against Division 1 rival Chester.
The Aces made up for a 14-point loss to the Clippers in this year’s district championship game and a 26-point setback in last year’s PIAA title game by rolling to a 63-47 victory over two-time defending Class AAAA champions in the boys’ championship game. -
PIAA Class AAA girls basketball: South Park soars past Bethlehem Catholic
South Park High School is flying high.
Senior Shelby Lindsay scored 16 of her 20 points in the first half Saturday night as the Eagles soared to their first PIAA Class AAA girls’ basketball title in school history. - More from Featured Sports
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3:45 pm Foster Care Month with PA State Resource Family Association -
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11:35 pm American Lung Association Advocacy Day
