Pennsylvania
Chester’s state-appointed receiver says the city never signed off on salaries for its stormwater authority board members. Board members might have to pay back restitution.
2 years ago
Coatesville signs 3-year agreement with firefighter union
The new contract between the city and Coatesville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3790 establishes wage increases and better recruitment efforts.
2 years ago
Listen :53When the giant acrylic bust was erected, Miguel Antonio Horn’s father was undergoing cancer treatment and his survival was not guaranteed. It’s now revived, scars and all.
2 years ago
Listen 1:25Coatesville could soon see its first rental housing development in more than a decade
If the five-person planning commission votes ‘yes,’ Brandywine View Apartments will break ground on 266 market-rate rental units.
2 years ago
Listen 0:463 homicides within 45 minutes across Philadelphia in Memorial Day weekend violence
The long holiday weekend has been marred by an outburst of violence in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton to become ‘micro-hospital’ for emergency care
One registered nurse pointed to the changes as another example of health care divestment and reduction in services.
2 years ago
Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban
The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke
Congressman Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he's he's having difficulty with one of his legs but plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.
2 years ago
DA charges Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz in deadly Delaware County Linen shooting
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer alleges Rosado-Ruiz “took out his anger” on his colleagues, two of whom were killed.
2 years ago
Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities
Some attacks were reported to other staffers and were ignored or met with disbelief.
2 years ago
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester
DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”
2 years ago
Delaware County Council is at odds with Marple Township over the county’s attempt to assess a building on the site for possible use as a mental health facility.
2 years ago
Listen 1:39TED Talks coming to Philly as part of 250th celebration of America’s independence
The speakers series now joins other 2026 events in Philly, including the World Cup, the MLB All-Star contest and March Madness.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11Pennsylvania State Police will be directed to release an annual report on traffic stop data, but public information experts say that’s not enough.
2 years ago
What to do about ATVs in the city
Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.
Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm
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