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Pennsylvania Democrats attract some buzz in the party’s bid to take back the U.S. House
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is viewed as the best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
6 days ago
New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.
7 days ago
Listen 3:43About 200 people belong to New Castle County’s Senior Roll Call Lifeline program. Several have been rescued after falling while home alone.
7 days ago
Listen 3:31Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week
The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.
1 week ago
‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly
Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.
1 week ago
New work requirements for SNAP recipients take effect
People who receive food stamps have to work 20 hours a week, or prove they have a medical or caretaker exemption.
1 week ago
Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming
The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.
1 week ago
As flood risks grow, New Jersey promotes awareness and mitigation plans
New Jersey has launched a flood awareness campaign to prepare residents for rising risks, and is highlighting initiatives that protect ecosystems and boost coastal resilience.
1 week ago
A self-guided audio tour brings architecture to life, from the ornate Grand Opera House to I.M. Pei’s modern design.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers
The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 week ago
The research shows athletic experience leads to young women being comfortable in showcasing leadership traits.
1 week ago
PBS, NPR stations working to cope with — and survive — government funding cuts
More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area.
1 week ago
At Philadelphia’s Big Black Ball, community rallies behind college-bound teens
Philadelphia entrepreneurs and influencers united at the Big Black Ball to back future student leaders.
1 week ago
Trenton Plates, The World Takes fights food insecurity in the city and world
Local volunteers gather at the Cure Arena for the second annual meal packaging event.
1 week ago
Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along U.S. coastline
Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, were under water quality advisories this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste.
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