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A small western Pa. community reveals how natural gas drilling can fracture political alliances on both sides of the aisle

In Franklin Park, which is solidly Republican, an effort to protect the air and environment meets the lure of jobs and economic promise. Politically, the issue is playing out in some unexpected ways.

By Chris Potter/WESA

President Trump rips Paris climate agreement, Democrats while in Pittsburgh

He touted his administrations deregulation as key to American economic growth.

By Chris Potter/WESA


Washington County judge lifts order that prohibited publication of document in drilling suit

Media law experts say that such gag orders — which exercise what is called “prior restraint” on material before publication — are exceedingly rare.

By Chris Potter/WESA