
Pennsylvania
SEPTA train goes up in flames in Delaware County; roughly 350 passengers evacuated
The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m. Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
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How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
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Trump executive orders pause Delaware County safety projects
Numerous projects are on hold, including a traffic safety initiative along Route 291, a school safety initiative, a lead reduction program and a flood assessment.
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FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health
Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.
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Listen 0:49The heist of 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania becomes a whodunit that police have yet to crack
The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics' distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in Antrim Township, according to police.
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Super Bowl parties, ‘Fires in the Mirror’ and Shemekia Copeland in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Feb. 6–9: Dan + Claudia Zanes in Del., Hoop Jawn in Philly and the "Freaky Friday" musical in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 9:53Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.
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The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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Listen 1:03Philly students will learn virtually Thursday as freezing rain and snow are possible
Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions from Midwest to Northeast.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro looks to legalize — and tax — marijuana to balance state budget
Pennsylvania customers make up 60% of purchasers at some out-of-state cannabis shops, Shapiro said. He wants those buyers to stay in Pa.
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Listen 1:05Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne has died
A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.
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Listen 0:53Gov. Shapiro seeks to further increase education spending on underfunded schools
Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat
Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre reopens with the help of $2M from the commonwealth
Sorely needed renovations hope to further Bristol’s economic revival.
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Injury count in Northeast Philly plane crash rises to 24, black box found
Friday’s crash of a medical transport jet in Northeast Philly killed seven people. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
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