Pennsylvania

As 2025 comes to a close, WHYY News remembers five of the stories that mattered most to readers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.

Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames her Republican successor for their elimination.

The store is doing brisk business selling everything from engineer vests for youngsters to shot glasses and water bottles for transit fans.

For America's 250th birthday, living history programs at Washington Crossing Historic Park will shed light on the role of revolutionary women and noncombatants.

Vice President JD Vance recently visited Allentown and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis.

District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.

Among the neighborhoods included: Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Spring Garden and Fishtown.

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

Construction on the new homeless shelter in Lansdale is ongoing. Montgomery County officials are tentatively planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for February 2026.

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

The increase amounts to roughly $6 a month for residential property owners.

The revolt against GOP leadership came after days of talks centered on the health care subsidies.