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Pennsylvania

workers replacing lead water pipes in the ground
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J. and Del. to receive millions in federal dollars to replace lead pipes

Municipalities and utilities are required to create an inventory of lead pipes by October.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
A section of a CSX train on tracks
Politics & Policy

Federal rail agency conducted a ‘limited scope investigation’ of Whitemarsh train derailment — meaning no report

The FRA officially deemed the cause of the 2023 CSX train derailment to be a sinkhole. The agency decided not to conduct an in-depth investigation.

2 years ago

ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster

The bill passed on party lines, 102-99, as Democrats backed it and Republicans opposed it. It faces long odds in the Republican-controlled chamber.

2 years ago

James Antonio
Courts & Law

Pottstown encampment residents are struggling to stay afloat as Supreme Court weighs landmark homelessness case

A federal court decision that protects the constitutional rights of homeless Pottstown residents could be overruled by the high court this summer.

2 years ago

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Howard Holland
Community

8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden

Since the escape and manhunt of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, Howard Holland has been tasked with improving prison safety and community connections.

2 years ago

The protests converged at the University of Pennsylvania on April 25, 2024, where students are attempting to occupy the campus grounds. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Studio 2
Community

Student protest amidst war in Gaza, former Obama White House social secretary Deesha Dyer, cocktail brothers

Protests over the war in Gaza have erupted at colleges and universities in our region. We talk with a student newspaper reporter about what activists on both sides are saying.

Air Date: April 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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A Tyson Foods chicken product
Community

Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
The Stormwater Authority
Politics & Policy

Chester Mayor Stefan Roots accuses 2 City Council members of violating city charter and receiving 2 salaries

Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
(Photo courtesy of Temple Assistive Technology Department)
Education

Temple University receives $500,000 grant to make technology more accessible to people with disabilities

The 2,227-square-foot space is part of Temple’s Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development.

2 years ago

Aerial view of St. Thomas Church in Southern Coventry, Pa (Photo courtesy of 6abc)
Community
6abc

Catholic priest accused of stealing $40K from Chester County church

Lawrence Kozak has been charged with theft and related crimes.

2 years ago

Penn Student Encampment with signs
Community

Campus Gaza protests: Here’s what’s happening in Philly, N.J. and Delaware

Here’s the local view of the national outpouring of college students speaking out against America’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Temple, Drexel and UPenn students marched to the campus
Community
6abc

Penn’s interim president warns pro-Palestinian protesters to disband encampment immediately

Jameson calls the vandalization of a statue outside of College Hall with antisemitic graffiti "reprehensible," stating it will be investigated as a hate crime.

2 years ago

Countdown clock until election day hanging on the wall
Politics & Policy

In low-turnout Pa. primary, location and luck may have mattered more than policy

Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.

2 years ago

Joe Biden and Jordan Matthews
Politics & Policy

Biden campaign: ‘No, football is not boring’

Looking to capitalize on the start of the 2024 NFL draft, the Biden-Harris campaign just released a football-themed ad.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
David McCormick and Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate election

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.

2 years ago

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