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Health

Pottstown Hospital nurses ‘devastated’ and ‘grieving’ over 131 layoffs, closure of cancer center and ICU

Parent company Tower Health will lay off 131 people at Pottstown Hospital by January and close the facility’s ICU, cancer center and endoscopy suite.

3 months ago

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Science
Inside Climate News

In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.

3 months ago

Lily McCausland
Health

Pennsylvanians are scrambling to afford Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes after no subsidy deal in Congress

About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.

3 months ago

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Inside St. Hedwig Church in Chester
Community

Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

3 months ago

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A closeup of John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.

3 months ago

Three people posing for a photo
Politics & Policy

Urban Affairs Coalition honors U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans with lifetime achievement award

After decades in elected office, U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans is being honored as a “visionary whose work shaped Philadelphia.”

3 months ago

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Politics & Policy

Jenkintown is revising its police policy on ICE enforcement following community pushback

The policy instructs police to notify ICE under certain conditions, including if a person is arrested for a crime and is “believed to be in violation of immigration laws.”

3 months ago

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The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Politics & Policy

How Delaware County plans to reduce spending in 2026 — and beyond

The Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force presented a number of recommendations to the County Council.

3 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after a fall caused by an apparent heart issue

A spokesperson said Fetterman opted to remain at the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen.”

3 months ago

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School bus parked in Fishtown
Education

Pa. budget: What’s in store for public schools?

Lawmakers passed a $50.1 billion 2025-26 state budget, providing $665 million for public schools, $175 million in cyber charter reforms and expanded student support programs.

3 months ago

the exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Science

Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.

3 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Money

Philly-area education leaders and nonprofit providers breathe a sigh of relief after Pa. Legislature approves a budget

Education leaders are applauding new funding increases that promise to bridge the divide between high- and low-income school districts.

3 months ago

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Scott Sauer looks on
Urban Planning

SEPTA CEO calls Pennsylvania state budget ‘disappointing’ after transit funding left out

CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”

3 months ago

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

3 months ago

In this Oct. 22, 2019 file photo, pipes lay along a construction site on the Mariner East pipeline in a residential neighborhood in Exton, Pa
Science

Chester County compressor station could be expanded under plans for revived pipeline project

Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project would mean 10 miles of pipeline in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County.

3 months ago

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