Saturday, November 21, 2009

Pennsylvania

Fire at Pitt Displaces 12 Students

A university-owned, off-campus apartment complex suffered serious damage after a Saturday fire. more >>

With G-20 Summit Over, Pitt Students Describe Experience

Protests and riots rocked the University of Pittsburgh's campus late last week. more >>

Penn Student's Cause of Death Still Unknown

Chinese authorities are investigating the death of a Penn student who was studying abroad. more >>

Police Arrest Penn State Partyers

Police already have arrested 57 students from Penn State's Altoona campus this fall. more >>

Toomey Woos Pennsylvanians in Steelers Country

The Senate candidate was at the RightOnline conference. more >>

Counselors Ride in the Tour d'Admission

Six college counselors are cycling through campuses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. more >>

Specter, Democrats Push in Pennsylvania, but Republicans Have Hope

Obama, Specter hope to avoid a messy primary. Guess again. more >>

Pentagon War Games Predict Future Threats

The military's big thinkers plan for future needs by predicting potential security threats. more >>

How Safe Is Your College Savings Account?

Some families could be hit hard by the 529 savings plans losses in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. more >>

Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell Is Fired Up for Roadwork

The governor says more people need to lobby Congress for help fixing roads and bridges. more >>

Specter v. Toomey, again? Pennsylvania Will Be Tough For a Conservative to Win

"Card-check" vote could prove critical for incumbent moderate Republican. more >>

Governor to Cut Penn State Budget 6 Percent

Rendell hopes to legalize video poker for tuition relief at community colleges and some state schools. more >>

Cheyney Bans Parties After Brawl

1,000 gathered for party that led to one hospitalization and four disorderly conduct citations. more >>

Veteran Democrat Staves Off Tough Challenge for House Seat in Pennsylvania

Paul Kanjorski had a tough opponent in Lou Barletta. more >>

Murtha Overcomes 'Racist' Gaffe to Win Re-Election in Pennsylvania

The long-serving Democrat had said many in western Pennsylvania would not vote for a black man. more >>

Obama's Pennsylvania Victory

The GOP must be losing all hope at this point. more >>

Obama Wins Pennsylvania?

A victory there is huge for Obama. more >>

Networks Say Barack Obama Wins Pennsylvania

Despite McCain's play in the state, Obama won. more >>

5 States to Watch in Tonight’s Election Results

As the numbers come in tonight, here are the states that could determine the outcome of the election. more >>

Why John McCain Continues to Trail Barack Obama in Pennsylvania

Well-heeled voters in the Philadelphia area are angry about their declining wealth. more >>

Is John McCain Counting on the Bradley Effect in Pennsylvania?

Why the focus on Pennsylvania? Why not fight for closer states? more >>

Race in the Obama-McCain Presidential Race—Being a Racist Is Officially a Luxury

Tales from the campaign trail—why Obama is ahead in Pennsylvania more >>

Election Questions: McCain's New Economic Plan, Pennsylvania's Status, and North Carolina

Will McCain's plan make a difference? And what's up with Pennsylvania and North Carolina? more >>

The Swing States: Undecided Pennsylvania Voters Could be Key for Barack Obama and John McCain

Polls show Obama lead in the state after the first presidential debate. more >>

Racism Could Hurt Obama in Pennsylvania

Voters in Media, Pa., say racism is a frequent topic of conversation. more >>

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