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Courts & Law

Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack

At least three companies have sued the Federal Trade Commission after it voted to ban noncompete agreements. Their cases are now pending in Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.

2 years ago

Bennetts Valley Elementary School
Education
Spotlight PA

These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens

The state wants school districts to use $32 million from this year’s Pennsylvania budget to lower the tax burden for local residents.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds

However, troopers were slightly more likely to engage in “discretionary” searches of Black drivers' vehicles when drivers' criminal histories were considered, the report said.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Real groundhog found among stuffed animals inside claw machine in Pennsylvania

Meadows Original Frozen Custard of Hollidaysburg, where the groundhog turned up, is taking suggestions for the groundhog's name.

2 years ago

A ninth grader places her cellphone in to a phone holder as she enters class at Delta High School, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Delta, Utah. At the rural Utah school, there is a strict policy requiring students to check their phones at the door when entering every class. Each classroom has a cellphone storage unit that looks like an over-the-door shoe bag with three dozen smartphone-sized slots. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Studio 2
Education

Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban

Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?

Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm

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Education

Philly’s Peirce College and Scranton’s Lackawanna College will merge into one school

If approved, the institution would become one of Pennsylvania’s largest open-enrollment, private colleges.

2 years ago

Montgomery County volunteers
Community
Spotlight PA

How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably

Older adults benefit from volunteer care that keeps them in familiar settings, which help them maintain comfort, autonomy, and finances as they age.

2 years ago

Corey Lewandowski is seen on the screen of a cellphone during a walkthrough at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout

Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.

Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry

A state budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.

2 years ago

'I Voted' stickers
Politics & Policy

Philly-area man accused of voting in 2 states faces federal charges

A Huntingdon Valley man is accused of voting in both Florida and Pennsylvania for the 2020 presidential election, and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.

2 years ago

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Health

Crozer Health to shutter operating room services at Taylor Hospital by Sept. 1

Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park admits more than 7,000 patients each year and treats more than 28,000 patients in its emergency room.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
Money
Spotlight PA

New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim

A newly passed bill allows Pennsylvania to return unclaimed funds to a person without a claim. The law was originally proposed by state Treasurer Stacy Garrity last year.

2 years ago

Dog park Bucks County
Community
6abc

6 dogs found abandoned with note at Bucks County park

Three of the dogs have already been adopted and officials say the remaining three were taken to the SPCA in New Hope.

2 years ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is one of the Crozer Health's four hospitals
Health

Who is CHA Partners? Here’s what to know about the New Jersey company looking to buy Delco’s Crozer Health

CHA Partners, a real estate and development company, has bought and sold at least five hospitals in New Jersey prior to its latest bid in Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

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Education

Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages

The School District of Philadelphia hosts 800 new teachers, counselors and staff this week at School of the Future for its annual new hire orientation.

2 years ago

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