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Chester County lawmaker eyes plan to protect Philly-area tax revenue — and SEPTA
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is circulating a plan to divide up state tax revenue into three regions to sidestep future funding disputes.
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Listen 0:48Central Bucks school board holds public hearings on termination of superintendent, principal
The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.
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New Jersey officials warn swimmers about rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin
While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in New Jersey, the storm is generating large waves and powerful rip currents.
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400 trees and 12 new gardens: Nicetown-Tioga residents celebrate neighborhood greening initiatives
As part of the “Love Where You Live” program, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has helped transform 1.2 million square feet of land and plant 400 trees.
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Listen 3:11Pennsylvanians face higher health insurance costs as insurers propose 19% increase to 2026 premiums
Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase requests.
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Listen 1:07Protesters pack state Sen. Picozzi’s Northeast Philly office ahead of SEPTA cuts
Cuts to Philly’s transit system will begin Sunday unless the state legislature takes urgent action. Protesters accused Picozzi of ignoring his constituents.
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Listen 1:08Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power
The president pledged on his social media site that he would do away with mail voting and voting machines. The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.
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Listen 1:00State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video
Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.
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Listen 1:07The Women and Families Hospital will begin offering childbirth and maternity care Sept. 3.
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Listen 1:56Using data from 3,492 patients, a ChristianaCare study found breast cancer hotspots in Wilmington and Middletown.
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Listen 1:28Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Listen 4:57Fiesta Futbolera 2025 celebrates Philly’s soccer culture ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup
People braved the summer heat to check out the second annual South Philly street festival hosted by the Philadelphia Union.
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How do mascots like the Phillie Phanatic stay fresh in the summer heat? Vodka and water
Mascots need frequent breaks, hydration and proper ventilation to stay cool, and a mix of vodka and water helps combat odors inside their costumes.
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Older adults are the most socially isolated in America. How do we fix that problem?
According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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