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A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.

State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.

Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.

Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

New Castle County says the prior administration was advised to send out the new property values last summer, not in mid-November.

The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.

Three people, including a 14-year-old soccer player, were killed in 2012 during a shootout at Eden Park in the city’s Southbridge section.