A recently released audit shows concerns about Allegheny County's heavy caseloads for public defenders that possibly make it ...

Pennsylvania counties are tapping into opioid settlement money to support child welfare programs as they face staff shortages ...

If a conflict of interest precludes public defenders from representing a defendant, the court appoints a private attorney or ...

A sign that reads House of Representatives inside the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg ... for children and working families of Allegheny County.” The district is heavily Democratic and ...

Spotlight PA is an independent ... “devoted his life to fighting for children and working families of Allegheny County.” The district is heavily Democratic and not expected to see a ...

Several Central Pennsylvania counties are home to the highest percentage of underage drinking offenses. Underage drinking offenses are issued to those under the age of 21 caught ...

She received her law degree from Temple University and a master of social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Bridges, a longtime Allegheny County deputy district attorney, has worked for ...

Carl Stoltz, of Bradford, has Pennsylvania’s record northern pike. He caught a 35-pounder in the Allegheny Reservoir in McKean County in 2003. Anglers are finding 'safe' ice to go fishing for ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Officials from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education were among the first to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee as budget hearings get underway this ...

A bipartisan bill requiring restaurants to post food allergen information on menus passed the state House last week by a wide ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Pennsylvania, including information on Jessica Fischer taking over as the new manager for ...

Pennsylvania is ranked third in the nation for people serving sentences for life without parole, according to a new ...