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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
‘Something Happened in Our Town’: a children’s book for tough conversations
“Something Happened in Our Town” helps parents talk to their kids about racial issues by addressing police-involved shootings.
7 years ago
Brazen corruption and pettiness hurts the most vulnerable
For years I’ve opposed the Kenney administration’s soda tax because studies showed such a tax would affect poor people of color disproportionately.
7 years ago
In deadly Chesco senior facility fire, sprinkler system valve off, says ATF
A federal investigation found the cause of the Chester County senior living center fire was “undetermined,” but confirmed some details about how the blaze spread.
7 years ago
South Street theater screened films for homeless during Code Blue nights
Bill Arrowood says the theater was never a shelter, just a business giving back to the community by inviting those without shelter in for an all-night movie marathon.
7 years ago
Johnny Doc charges rattle Pennsport
John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.
7 years ago
Listen 2:10Great theater, the dawn of Black History Month, and winter festivals are this week’s highlights
Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.
7 years ago
Listen 4:57Facebook, Google draw scrutiny over apps that collected data from teens
Reports have surfaced that Facebook and Google offered adults and teens gift cards for installing apps that would let the companies collect data on their smartphones.
7 years ago
Federal workers stock up at Philly food pantry as they wait for paychecks
Food insecurity is still gripping federal workers in Philly as they wait for their paychecks and brace for the possibility of another shutdown.
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