Kenny Cooper

Public pressure is mounting against the Covanta incinerator in Chester as the latest public hearing placed environmental justice concerns in the limelight.

The system is building a “strategic plan for the future” and is asking the public to fill out a brief survey to help shape it.

Many in Delaware County are asking tough questions after a Chester use-of-force incident and a child’s death due to suspected Sharon Hill police fire.

A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.

The Delaware County panel is looking at late September or early October for a special meeting to determine the fate of GEO Group’s contract.

Over the past month, the number of shooting victims citywide has dropped 11%, officials said. Operation PinPoint zones saw a more dramatic decrease.

As of Tuesday, the city is averaging 250 new cases per day, down from a recent high of 313 per day, the acting health commissioner says.

The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.

About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.

Experts recommend giving yourself space and time to feel the sadness and outrage as you look for a path to recovery from the losses.

Forty-six homes are considered destroyed, 269 suffered major damage, and 91 were left with minor damage. A federal disaster declaration is expected soon.

The district’s bus contractor emailed a 900-plus-page document listing every student’s name and bus stop location.