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Norfolk Southern reopens tracks days after train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp.
Norfolk Southern, CSX, and the Federal Railroad Administration continue to investigate. Norfolk Southern’s preliminary findings indicate a sinkhole opened on the railbed.
3 years ago
A Pa. House Democrat is resigning amid the budget impasse, costing the caucus its one-vote advantage
The Pa. state House will be tied 101 to 101 between Democrats and Republicans.
3 years ago
Philly landlord-tenant officer agrees to pause evictions after shooting in Kensington
The decision follows a string of shootings by landlord-tenant officers over the last several months.
3 years ago
Listen 5:55Fear, distrust, and an ethics office in chaos erode Penn State’s post-Sandusky reforms
An investigation of the Pa. university revealed widespread distrust in misconduct reporting systems and that the ethics office fell into chaos.
3 years ago
Pew gives $1 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia to plan its future
The Pew Charitable Trusts also gave $850,000 to Drexel University to conserve Philadelphia's historical archive and make it accessible.
3 years ago
Section of I-95 South in Pennsport to close overnight for bridge deck repairs
I-95 South at Tasker Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next three nights as crews install a new sliding plate to replace the damaged section, PennDOT says.
3 years ago
Penn State study aims to help Pa. dairy farmers cut methane — and show carbon offsets are real
Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
3 years ago
Fog, expected storms delay underwater search for missing children in Bucks County
A community vigil, meanwhile, is scheduled to take place Thursday evening to mourn those lost in the flood.
3 years ago
Where to watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in and around Philly
The 14-hour time difference will make following all the action live challenging, but there will be some places where you can watch the United States play.
3 years ago
Under the new regulation, the state has the authority to “immediately” euthanize animals whose owners have not complied. Breeding is also forbidden.
3 years ago
Shamir will headline the July 22 festival, which seeks to highlight the DIY spirit of Philadelphia’s music scene.
3 years ago
5 people shot while attending vigil in Philly; suspects wanted
Police say the victims were attending a vigil for a victim who was shot and killed in the same area on July 5.
3 years ago
The center in Trenton will serve as an incubator for new programs to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
3 years ago
PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week
PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.
3 years ago
Court-appointed contractor shoots woman during eviction in Port Richmond, police say
Further details on what led up to the shooting have not been released.
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