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Thanks to a “unique mix” of characteristics, Pennsylvania keeps running, even without a budget. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing.

West Philly residents are voicing concerns about SEPTA’s proposed cuts, which would reshape how families, workers and community members move around the city.

Nadine Menendez is scheduled to be sentenced next month for her conviction on charges that she teamed up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

The board said it is not yet prepared to act on termination proceedings for Superintendent Steven Yanni and another administrator.

Whitney Jones said he wanted assurance economic benefit would be for the city and the school district, “so we’re not continuously signing our kids up for the short change.”

Rapid floodwaters swept into restaurants, cars and bars during dinner rush, fire crews responded amid downed power lines and gas leaks.

While beaches are a well-known summer draw to South Jersey, summer festivals give smaller communities a sense of pride and provide an economic boost.

The city school district and local colleges are making plans to help students and staff navigate SEPTA’s looming service cuts.

Stateside Vodka, a liquor brand based in Philadelphia, has entered into a naming rights partnership with the entertainment venue.

Negotiations have continued for several months with both sides now going to mediation to settle pay differences.

Advocates say the state lacks transparency on school drinking water quality and attempts to remove lead contamination.

The storm is heading away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, but is bringing high winds, big waves and coastal flooding.

University President Peter Donohue said police found no injuries and no evidence of a weapon.

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann's decision comes in response to a filing on behalf of two New Jersey defendants who faced a trial on federal drug-trafficking charges.

The effort has police teaming up with residents to give drug dealers a message that they aren’t wanted in their neighborhood.