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Pennsylvania

Amanda Zurawski
Politics & Policy

‘No state will be safe’: Biden campaign event in Bucks County highlights abortion rights

Amanda Zurawski nearly died due to catastrophic complications during pregnancy in 2022.

2 years ago

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The Pa. State Capitol seen from the distance
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers

The bill restricts the sale of the drinks to before 11 p.m. Ready-to-drink canned cocktails have boomed in popularity in recent years.

2 years ago

Three Mile Island pictured on June 3, 2024. (Jeremy Long - WITF)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand

The plant’s owner is considering reopening as the demand for power rises along with new technology.

2 years ago

Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget

The deal between the Democratic governor, narrowly Democratic-controlled state House, and Republican-led state Senate was finished two weeks after the June 30 deadline.

2 years ago

The State Capitol building in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers pass nearly $48B budget almost 2 weeks late

The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.

2 years ago

an electric bus
Politics & Policy

Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states

The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.

2 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

After targeted TikTok campaign, Great Valley teachers are pushing for a digital citizenship curriculum

Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.

2 years ago

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People running out of the theater
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest, Christopher Cross, Tinicum Arts Festival, Shady Grove Music Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 11 - 14: Blobfest in the Philly burbs, Christopher Cross in N.J., and the Shady Grove Music Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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toll plaza
Community
6abc

Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area

Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.

2 years ago

Chestnut Hill Hospital
Health

Temple Health warns patients of possible termination with Keystone First health insurance plans

Temple Health’s current contract with Keystone First, a large Medicaid insurance provider in southeast Pennsylvania, expires on July 31.

2 years ago

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Inside a church
Politics & Policy

In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

The 2020 presidential election in Pennsylvania was decided by about 82,000 votes, and there are more than 600,000 eligible Latino voters in the state.

2 years ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in Pa. and other swing states

The contests are particularly important due to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have weakened federal regulatory oversight and returned more power to states.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about abortion access during a Democratic National Committee event at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Politics & Policy

TX woman who sued state over abortion ban campaigns for Democrats in Pa.

Amanda Zurawski spent 3 days in intensive care after being refused an abortion to remove her nonviable fetus under TX law. She will be campaigning for Biden-Harris in Pa.

2 years ago

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Second Wind Bicycles
Community

In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most

The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.

2 years ago

Tony Bellitto holds up a cup of water
Politics & Policy

Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.

2 years ago

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