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Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

The documents include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials.

About 42 million lower-income Americans receive SNAP benefits, on average about $190 monthly per person.

Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas.

Nov. 13–16: Love Your Park fall weekend, a Jewish film festival and a performance from viral star Druski are among the weekend highlights.

“The First Salute,” opening in April, will tell the story of a tiny, largely Jewish island that played a key role in the Revolutionary War.

The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.

A recent report found a growing number of teachers and students use the technology, which is becoming a more common part of everyday life.

Lawmakers passed a $50.1 billion 2025-26 state budget, providing $665 million for public schools, $175 million in cyber charter reforms and expanded student support programs.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.

Education leaders are applauding new funding increases that promise to bridge the divide between high- and low-income school districts.

CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”

Delaware landlords lost their bid to have a law providing property tax relief to homeowners ruled unconstitutional.

Since the start, the Parker administration has said the H.O.M.E. initiative is for everyone. Advocates say the most vulnerable need to be prioritized.

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.