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Economy
Energy
Pennsylvania

PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes

Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.

4 weeks ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month

Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.

4 weeks ago

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The Pulse
Behavioral Health

Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High

We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."

Air Date: February 20, 2026

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Canada geese
Animals
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections

More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.

1 month ago

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Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality

The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.

1 month ago

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A Downy Woodpecker
Animals
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Love birds? Philadelphians can help scientists by counting them this Valentine’s Day

Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.

1 month ago

Stan, a 20-year-old female turkey vulture (front), and Hunter, a 22-year-old female red-tailed hawk (back) at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pa.
Animals
Pennsylvania

Meet Hunter and Stan, the red-tailed hawk and turkey vulture who are a Norristown zoo’s unlikely couple

Zoo staff say the female hawk and female turkey vulture share food, preen each other and have even attempted to raise eggs.

1 month ago

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The Pulse
Sex & Relationships

Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction

We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.

Air Date: February 13, 2026

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Energy
New Jersey

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

1 month ago

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Laszlo, a four year old Samoyed mix. (Courtesy of Angela and Karl Wagner)
The Pulse
Animals
Environment
Philadelphia

Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs

As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.

1 month ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Energy
Explainers
Philadelphia
Technology

Data centers explained: What they are, why the Philly area is seeing more of them and how they affect us

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

1 month ago

a water well in a town with proposals to build data centers
Delaware
Energy
Explainers

How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

1 month ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Delaware
Energy
Environment

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.

2 months ago

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Josh Shapiro smiling as he stands on the sidelines during a football game
Energy
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power

Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.

2 months ago

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Apothecary supplies on a table
Health Care
History
Pennsylvania

Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game

Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.

2 months ago

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