pennsylvania human relations commission

April 27, 2026 | 2:56 PM

Following an investigation and resignations, what’s next for Pa.’s Human Relations Commission?

The governor’s office declined to respond to questions about why Gov. Josh Shapiro hasn’t made any appointments since taking office.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-St

October 30, 2025 | 1:47 PM

Mechanicsburg leaders, residents rally for inclusion after hate group spreads flyers

Republican and Democratic elected officials, religious leaders, educators and residents unify in opposition of a racist attempt to intimidate.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

September 4, 2025 | 6:42 PM

Without state protections, assault in York not labeled a hate crime

York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow said the attack would meet hate crime standards if sexual orientation and gender identity were included in state laws.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

August 28, 2024 | 9:01 AM

After white supremacists march in Harrisburg, experts say most area leaders model how to respond

As many residents and political leaders follow best practice responding to a hate group, U.S Rep. Scott Perry does not.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

August 16, 2024 | 7:35 AM

Pa. releases new guidance on monetary damages for emotional distress in housing discrimination

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

January 30, 2024 | 5:00 AM

What will Pa. Human Relations Commission new Civil Rights Division do?

By Scott LaMar/WITF

May 12, 2021 | 1:40 PM

Chambersburg committee considering new anti-discrimination ordinance, local human relations commission

The group plans to make its recommendation in late July or early August, after hearing from outside experts and community members.

By Alanna Elder/WITF

February 10, 2021 | 9:42 AM

Students’ allegations of past and present racism at Biglerville H.S. force a difficult conversation

About three weeks ago, accounts appeared on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter calling out a culture of racism at Biglerville High School, which enrolls just over 500 students in the heart of the Adams County fruit belt.

The accounts’ administrators say the school has allowed a pattern of “racially motivated child abuse” to go unchecked for years.

By Alanna Elder/WITF

Updated: 2020-06-16 14:05:58

What does the Supreme Court’s ruling on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination mean for Pennsylvania?

"This ruling may well shape the way that the federal courts interpret other federal statutes that outlaw discrimination based on sex."

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

November 26, 2019 | 5:26 AM

Pa. state commission: Bucks County school district can keep controversial nickname

Under a 6-1 decision, the district must ensure “students do not form the idea that is acceptable to stereotype any group.”

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY

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