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West Chester University Philips Memorial Building
Politics & Policy

Wolf renews higher-ed scholarship idea, amid worker shortage

The governor hopes to start a new scholarship program for college students. Pa. still ranks at the bottom among states in the level of aid it offers for higher education.

4 years ago

Scott Perry
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

High-ranking oil and gas official resigns from DEP

The top deputy for oil and gas programs is out at the state Department of Environmental Protection.

4 years ago

Chester County election workers process mail and absentee ballots
Politics & Policy
WITF

A tech issue could hinder some Pa. voters from applying for a mail ballot. Here’s what to do about it

There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.

4 years ago

Part of the sidewalk near the Jefferson Memorial is covered in water during high tide at the Tidal Basin
Science

U.S. could see a century’s worth of sea rise in just 30 years

A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump holds up papers while he speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy

Trump’s stash of documents shows ‘fragile’ historical record

The discovery of more than a dozen boxes of records at Mar-a-Lago has alarmed historians. It's a reminder of Trump's disregard for maintaining a clear historical record.

4 years ago

Edna Cruz makes coffee while wearing a mask inside her cafe
Health

Philly drops COVID vaccine mandate for indoor dining

City officials unveiled a four-level tier system to help them determine when certain COVID-19 mitigation efforts may be lifted.

4 years ago

A closeup of Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘Eviction by intimidation’: Philly housing activist heads to court with hopes of settling landlord dispute

Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture will ask a judge to grant an emergency injunction so she can safely prepare to move out of her Cobbs Creek apartment.

4 years ago

Water pools at the intersection of South 56th Street and Chester Avenue
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Residents left without heat for days after Kingsessing water main break are frustrated with city’s outreach

Some Kingsessing residents are looking for the city’s help to recover after their homes were flooded last week in a massive water main break.

4 years ago

Sandra Dungee Glenn in front of a West Philly property
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development

The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.

4 years ago

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons, right, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Arts & Entertainment

Simmons: Struggles in Philadelphia began before last season

Ben Simmons says his mental health struggles began well before the 76ers’ season ended and he didn’t believe he’d be able to overcome them in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Brandywine Hospital in Chester County.
Health

Much hope, few details about Canyon Atlantic’s bid to reopen 2 Chesco hospitals

At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.

4 years ago

Sen. Doug Mastriano is seen in a crowd
Politics & Policy

Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee

The committee cited a Nov. 28, 2020, tweet by Mastriano that said he was pushing to have the Pennsylvania Legislature appoint electors.

4 years ago

Bernice King taking part of West Chester Area School District’s 'Strengthening Community Symposium.' (DCIU)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Bernice King addresses West Chester School District symposium about structural racism, connecting across party lines

MLK’s daughter, CEO of the King Center, offered advice to students hoping to fight racial and economic inequities, and talked about building coalitions.

4 years ago

(From left) Randi McGinn, Brian Panish and Jesse Creed, attorneys for the family of the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, take part in a news conference alongside portraits of Hutchins and her family, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. The family of Hutchins is suing Alec Baldwin and the movie producers of “Rust” for wrongful death, the attorneys said Tuesday
Courts & Law

Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ set

Lawyers for Halyna Hutchins' family announced a lawsuit filed in the name of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son at a Los Angeles news conference Tuesday.

4 years ago

Bicyclists take advantage of the multi-use trail at Ridley State Park in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Pennsylvania parks need more than $1.4 billion in infrastructure repairs

Pennsylvania’s parks need more investment for conservation and to address wear and tear on the 121 parks used by more than 42 million people last year.

4 years ago

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