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As grizzlies come back, frustration builds over continued protections
Since being listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1975, grizzly bear populations in northwest Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Area have tripled.
7 years ago
Mayfair’s first Chinese New Year festival honors tradition, welcomes new neighbors
Organizers said they are bringing Chinese cultural events to the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood as more Asian immigrants relocate from New York City.
7 years ago
Listen 1:02Fire at Delaware City refinery contained, cause remains unknown
The cause of the fire at the Delaware City refinery is still unknown. State Sen. Nicole Poore says no one was injured in the blaze.
7 years ago
5 things to watch for in Super Bowl LIII
Will Belichick and the Patriots have the same success against the 2019 Rams?
7 years ago
Women who dare to bicycle in Pakistan
It is a rare endeavor in conservative Pakistan, where few women dare to cycle. It is seen as a vulgar and sexlike act because a woman must straddle a seat.
7 years ago
Haagen Dazs, Procter & Gamble to offer reusable containers in Pa., N.J.
Recycling company Terracycle will pick up the glass and plastic bottles and cartons from grocery stores, or your home, to be cleaned and refilled.
7 years ago
Eagles plan to exercise Nick Foles’ option, according to a report
The Eagles plan to exercise their $20 million option for Nick Foles with the intention of trading him, according to a report by NFL Network.
7 years ago
Your mailbox could be opened up to private carriers
By law, only you and the U.S. Postal Service are allowed to put things in your mailbox. But what if companies like FedEx and UPS could do it too?
7 years ago
PUC seeks school evacuation drills on Mariner pipeline route
The PUC has asked Sunoco to work with Chester County emergency officials and some school districts to plan evacuation drills in case of a leak.
7 years ago
Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow, predicting early spring
Just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow in Pennsylvania at sunrise and didn't see his shadow.
7 years ago
The shutdown is over. Now the federal workforce faces ‘untold morale problems’
While the financial costs for workers were high, the shutdown also took a heavy toll on employee morale.
7 years ago
Beach replenishment won’t destroy tall dunes that saved N.J. community, feds say
An ongoing beach replenishment project in an Ocean County community that was saved from Superstorm Sandy's wrath won't negatively impact the formidable dune system, federal au
7 years ago
The hijab, part of a growing fashion industry
Celebrated on Feb. 1, World Hijab Day is a “recognition of millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty.”
7 years ago
Bitter cold tests electricity, natural gas systems in Pa.
Residents of the mid-Atlantic and Midwest stayed indoors this week to avoid the Arctic air that swept the region, and used a lot of electricity and natural gas to keep warm.
7 years ago
Welcoming girls, Boy Scouts program is now Scouts BSA
The decision to invite girls into Boy Scouts was not an easy one but ahead of the February change, girls are already looking forward to being involved.
7 years ago