The Center Square, Author at MyHometownToday.com

James defiant against DOJ indictment at Mamdani rally

Tuesday, October 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James blasted the federal charges against her as a 'politically motivated" attack at a Monday night rally for Democratic socialist and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. ... Read More.

Philadelphia paying after drug addict dies in prison cell

Tuesday, October 14 by The Center Square

PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging a drug-addicted man died while being held in a prison cell. Attorneys at... Read More.

Republicans pressure Pennsylvania State Department on voter rolls

Tuesday, October 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - House Republicans are hoping to drum up support for a bill that would pressure the Department of State to cooperate with a lawsuit from the federal Department of Justice over a request for voter information. ... Read More.

PJM exit: A price solution or power move?

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Surging electricity demand, an aging grid, and generation sources retiring faster than new ones can be built have become some of the nation’s most pressing challenges. ... Read More.

Pregnancy loss leave reintroduced in Pennsylvania

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A loved one dies. More often than not, employers may offer full-time workers a few days of paid bereavement leave or take an understanding approach toward a handful of unpaid days. ... Read More.

NY politicos praise Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York's top political leaders are praising the Trump administration for brokering a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending more than two years of conflict. ... Read More.

Utility workers tapped as NY, NJ declare emergencies for nor’easter

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey activated extra utility workers as a dangerous nor’easter batters the coastline with high winds and torrential rain. ... Read More.

Shapiro speaks on ceasefire deal

Monday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Amidst the release of hostages and a ceasefire deal that seems to be holding steady in Gaza, Americans are offering thoughts and notes of cautious optimism. ... Read More.

Legislative round-Up for the week of Oct. 6

Friday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The state has passed the 100 day mark without a budget, but that doesn’t mean the House hasn’t been hard at work. Here’s a look... Read More.

Free speech advocate commends NYU’s about-face in allowing Oct.r 7 free speech event

Friday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After previously cancelling a Federalist Society event on free speech scheduled for Oct. 7, New York University allowed the group to gather, with free speech advocacy group FIRE commending the move. ... Read More.

Poll: Cuomo makes gains in NY mayoral race after Adams’ exit

Friday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is gaining on front-runner Zohran Mamdani following Mayor Eric Adams exit from the race, according to a new independent poll. ... Read More.

AI and water: The next frontier

Friday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The global water crisis has already begun, experts say, with the United Nations reporting that 2 billion people worldwide already lack access to clean drinking water and 3.6 billion without safe sanitation. ... Read More.