Pennsylvania
Bucks County residents are fighting a youth camp development proposal near wetlands
In addition to concerns about traffic and increased noise, residents say they worry development might impact the environment.
2 years ago
Listen 4:50Congress faces a possible government shutdown if a deal isn't reached by March 1, which could affect 51,000 in Pa. by exacerbating budget shortfalls for the WIC program.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing
The Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection is asking for funding from the state’s next fiscal budget for new water testing equipment.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA rolls out new multi-rider feature for Key card holders
Starting Monday, passengers with a SEPTA Key card can tap in up to five riders for the same trip.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03What is community solar, and why do lawmakers want to bring it to Pennsylvania?
Community solar lets renters and people who can’t afford large upfront costs go solar. A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers back it.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08SEPTA considering Regional Rail service expansion this fall
The transit agency is working to bring its service back to pre-pandemic levels.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Brandi Tomasetti, a Republican from Lancaster County, and William Parker, a Democrat from Allegheny County, both filed paperwork before a court-ordered deadline.
2 years ago
Shariah Harris started riding horses in Philadelphia at 8 years old. In addition to being a polo athlete, she also works as an operating room nurse.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Marsh Creek State Park once again the site of cleanup due to Mariner East pipeline construction
Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Crozer partners with Nemours to bolster neonatal, pediatric services
Nemours Children’s Health’s pediatric services will be embedded in Delaware County's four-hospital system.
2 years ago
Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro has the benefit of a Democratic-led state House and a state Senate where attitudes appear to be shifting.
2 years ago
Jenkintown police union rejects any plan to dissolve borough’s police department
Borough officials are weighing the idea of contracting with neighboring townships like Abington or Cheltenham to reduce costs.
2 years ago
Listen :55Montgomery County, Pa. sheriff’s deputy arrested in New Jersey on child porn charges
James Christopher Buckley, of Gilbertsville, allegedly possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material via his iCloud account at his vacation residence in Wildwood.
2 years ago
A deficit of experienced voting officials could mean trouble for Pa.’s 2024 election
Pennsylvania has lost nearly 300 years of election official experience since 2019. The state’s top voting official says this loss is “one of the biggest dangers” to elections.
2 years ago
Pa. mortgage program, closed for over a year to resolve backlog, will reopen in March, officials say
A Spotlight PA analysis reveals the program has funds to help more than 3,000 homeowners.
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