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The 34th annual Trouble in Toyland report from the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG) highlights dangers that parents can detect, hidden toxics, and recall

Residents, labor leaders, health and environmental experts, planners and municipal officials gave City Council oversight panels their recommendations.

Public hearings starting hours late. Lawmakers refusing to let the audience speak. N.J. advocates say the public is increasingly shut out of the political process in Trenton.

The research, he said, is meant to address “the concern that there is a relationship between hydraulic fracturing and childhood cancers.”

Sandusky again asserted his innocence, choked up twice in brief remarks to the judge and told his supporters he loves them.

Republican Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill's amendment responds to problems in York County, which she represents, but would have statewide benefits.

Patrick Stoner interviewed the Oscar winner about portraying the PBS children’s TV legend. Here’s a conversation with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about that chat.

New Jersey has received a poor grade for its preparation efforts to combat climate change, according to the Surfrider Foundation.

Cheyney University has run out of lifelines and delays over the status of its accreditation.

The aim: for state employees to understand and respond to trauma’s effects, to lessen its impact and build resilience in children and adults.

A new financial tech hub will soon be built at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus in partnership with Discover Bank and the Delaware Technology Park.

The yearlong program is an expansion of an ongoing pilot in City Councilmember Cherelle Parker’s district, which covers parts of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.

Drug recognition experts testify about whether a driver was under the influence. But critics call it “junk science.”

People from Adams and Philadelphia counties are hoping their shared views on the criminal justice system can make a difference.

In a resolution passed unanimously, Council expressed “strong interest and enthusiastic support” for proposals in tune with Philadelphia’s climate goals.