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Vials containing samples of PFAS
Politics & Policy

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.

2 days ago

the outside of Centennial School District's administrative offices
Education
6abc

Residents raise concerns about top candidate for superintendent of Bucks County’s Centennial School District

When Dr. Abram Lucabaugh led the Central Bucks School District, a federal complaint filed by the ACLU accused the district of discriminating against LGBTQ+ students.

3 days ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries

The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.

3 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M

About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.

3 days ago

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Rowhomes in Norristown, Pa.
Urban Planning

Montgomery County clears hurdle for new Norristown homeless shelter

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.

3 days ago

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Michael Brown sitting in wheelchair
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

The Trump administration wants to end LIHEAP. 300K Pa. households could struggle to pay heating bills

Utilities could also raise rates on other customers to help cover the cost of the lost federal funds.

3 days ago

Listen 1:29
An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Community

NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service

About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.

3 days ago

Planned Parenthood at 12th and Locust streets in Center City
Health

Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood advocates warn of clinic closures if organization is dropped from Medicaid program

The federal proposal would block Medicaid reimbursements for preventative health services to nonprofit family planning clinics if they also perform abortions.

3 days ago

Listen 1:01
Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at press conference
Health

Crozer closure: Gov. Josh Shapiro, Delaware County legislators unite behind bills to tackle private equity

Legislation to reel in for-profit health care usually dies in Harrisburg. Shapiro said he hopes with a united Delaware County, bills safeguarding hospitals can reach his desk.

3 days ago

Listen 1:02
a sign for Stanton Middle School
Courts & Law

‘Absolutely unthinkable’: Delaware principal admits to raping student when she was a teacher

Tasha Oliver sexually abused the female student repeatedly when she taught at Stanton Middle School more than a decade ago.

3 days ago

Writer James Patterson receiving the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award at event
Community

From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

4 days ago

Listen 1:35
An electronic display advises commuters of potential NJ Transit service disruptions at the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

NJ Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike

The agency urged riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded, as engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

4 days ago

A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

4 days ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts to Medicaid

The governor said cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania.

4 days ago

Mayor Ras Baraka arrives to speak to supporters and media after a court appearance in Newark
Courts & Law

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says officials fingerprinting him second time tried to ‘humiliate’ him

The New Jersey mayor appeared in federal court for a trespassing charge stemming from his arrest at an immigration detention center last week.

4 days ago

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