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Montgomery County townships approve charter updates, open space tax
Voters in Horsham and Lower Salford approved charter changes and an earned income tax increase for land preservation in Tuesday's primary.
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The groundwork for Rabb’s success may have been laid over the last several years as progressives fought for control over local Democratic committees.
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Philly health department notifies Center City dental patients of possible exposure to hepatitis, HIV
City health officials are recommending disease testing for some patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square following “unsanitary practices.”
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Listen 1:06El gobernador Matt Meyer ha prometido “combatir el exceso de autoridad federal”. Ahora quiere que el tribunal de apelaciones de Filadelfia suspenda la orden.
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Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.
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Trenton, New Jersey, wants to prohibit local police from assisting ICE
The council president described the proposal as the most comprehensive effort to date in addressing issues related to immigration enforcement.
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Listen 0:49Los activistas de derechos civiles afirman que los líderes estatales deben proporcionar más recursos a los estudiantes multilingües o enfrentarse a acciones legales inmediatas
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Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results
Pennsylvania’s primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.
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Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
The U.S. House campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of Trump’s agenda.
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Angela Townsend said she is prioritizing public safety and access to housing as well as rebuilding community connections.
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Listen 1:17The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.
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Listen 0:48Philadelphia Housing Authority to develop long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors
Amid a shortage of senior housing, the project will bring deeply affordable apartments for older adults and new homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood.
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Listen 0:52Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism
Rabb’s victory is an upset to the Democratic establishment and may provide a glimpse into the direction of the party.
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Listen 1:2057 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave
Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.
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Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness
Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.
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