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State lays out plans for school construction projects, but no funding
Schools Development Authority lists projects to address overcrowding, building age in 18 districts
6 years ago
Visiting Bucks County’s new ‘Trump Store’ on Presidents Day Weekend
The Bensalem shop’s owner says people in Bucks County are feeling more comfortable talking about their support of the president.
6 years ago
Spotlight PA
Pennsylvania is spending $4 million to ensure hard-to-reach groups are counted in the 2020 census
Pennsylvania is buying ads and preparing to award grants to nonprofit organizations, grassroots groups, to ensure every resident is counted in the 2020 census.
6 years ago
NJ Spotlight
Changing Senior Freeze program so those who move aren’t penalized
Bipartisan bill would ensure those who move to a more affordable home would still qualify for property-tax relief
6 years ago
Accuser testifies in ex-college athlete’s sex assault trial
One of six women to accuse a former University of Delaware baseball player of sexually assault has testified that he choked her as she tried to free herself.
6 years ago
Second University of Delaware student tests negative for coronavirus
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.
6 years ago
Teen shot, critically wounded, during struggle with police
A teenager was shot and critically wounded by a police officer following a struggle in north Philadelphia, police said.
6 years ago
500 million pieces of trash found along Pennsylvania roads in new litter study
The Pennsylvania Litter Research Study was done in partnership between the departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation and the group Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
6 years ago
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
6 years ago
‘I’m frightened’: City to shut down dangerous digging in Philly yard
Property damages related to excavation work by negligent contractors is a growing problem in Philadelphia as developers try to maximize square footage on small lots.
6 years ago
Spotlight PA
Millions of dollars in Pa. tax credits may not be paying off for taxpayers
Proponents say tax credit programs are needed to spur investment or tackle problems that, without financial help, might never get addressed.
6 years ago
Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike
A lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.
6 years ago
Reports of stolen cars skyrocket throughout Philadelphia this winter
Since November alone, about 1,800 vehicles were reported stolen across the city, the police department says. About one-third of them had keys left inside.
6 years ago
Wolf’s cap-and-trade proposal takes a step forward
The Department of Environmental Protection is acting on the governor's executive order, which Republicans are challenging.
6 years ago
Superstorm Sandy contractor gets three-year prison term for scamming 19 homeowners
A contractor convicted of scamming 19 New Jersey homeowners following Superstorm Sandy has been sentenced to three years in state prison, authorities announced.
6 years ago