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The Chester County Govenment Services
Money

Chester County residents will see a 13% property tax hike

GOP Commissioner Eric Roe said he doesn’t see waste in the budget, but believes the tax increase is too high for county residents.

2 years ago

Listen 0:48
a backup transformer on a truck
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Favian Sutton and Nazaret Teclesambet posing for a photo by a big Christmas tree, with big pink ribbons
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
President-elect Donald Trump poses for a photo with Dana White, Kid Rock and Elon Mus
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

A stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government was effectively killed by Musk's social media warnings and Trump's condemnation.

2 years ago

Questlove poses
Arts & Entertainment

Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances

“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.

2 years ago

John Greene and Emily Georgia posing for a photo
Health

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database

From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here's how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023.

2 years ago

Alejandro Mayorkas speaks
Politics & Policy

Federal officials’ authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has called for the reauthorization of the authority, which is included in a spending bill that continued to be debated Thursday.

2 years ago

Trees reflected in Toms River
Science

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

2 years ago

Protesters sitting on the floor and locking arms
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
beds at a homeless shelter
Community

Montco to open year-round shelter in Lansdale for people experiencing homelessness

The facility, set to open in the first half of 2025, will provide beds, meals and wrap-around services for up to 20 people at a time.

2 years ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione
Courts & Law

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York

Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.

2 years ago

the aircraft
Science

Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey.

2 years ago

Listen 3:57
A worker is seen next to a water filtration system
Science

50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act — from reducing waterborne diseases of the past to battling toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the future

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.

2 years ago

Listen 3:14
George Brinkley looking at a tablet while sitting at a table
Community

Tablets provide people in Delaware prisons convenient connection to family at a cost

The Delaware Department of Correction distributed tablets for free. But some features, including communicating with family, come with a cost.

2 years ago

Listen 0:51
Mangione taken out of the police car
Courts & Law

How New York prosecutors used a terrorism law in the charges against Luigi Mangione

Mangione was charged under a state law that allows for stiffer sentences for terrifying civilians or influencing government. He is currently jailed in Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

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