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Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro is speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors

The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”

2 weeks ago

Pa State Rep Tarik Khan at press conference at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘Game the system’: Philadelphia state legislator seeks to outlaw insider betting on prediction markets

Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.

2 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’

In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.

2 weeks ago

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Science

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

2 weeks ago

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Police respond at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported
Courts & Law

Villanova University 2025 swatting hoax: Feds charge juvenile associated with online cybercriminal group

Investigators allege the defendant is a self-identified member of the cybercriminal group “Purgatory,” according to Thursday’s announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

3 weeks ago

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Braden Shattuck hitting a golf ball on the course
Community
Billy Penn

Here’s the Philly-based golfer you can watch at the PGA Championship in Delco

Aston-native Braden Shattuck, a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the group of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals who qualified from a tournament in Or

3 weeks ago

John Trumbull’s “The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776.”
Studio 2
Education

Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians

We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.

Air Date: April 30, 2026

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An overhead view of a baby in a crib
Science

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban products like playmats, infant bedding that contain toxic PFAS chemicals

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

3 weeks ago

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a flag for Haverford College
Education

Haverford College president rejects calls to review Howard Lutnick library name despite Epstein ties

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family had lunch with Jeffrey Epstein on his island in 2012. Students want his name removed from the college’s main library.

3 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania Sen. Sharif Street and Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb
Politics & Policy

Sen. Street and Rep. Rabb spar over experience and policy in WHYY 3rd Congressional District debate after Dr. Stanford drops out of event

Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.

3 weeks ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Penn does not have to turn over the names of Jewish staffers to the federal government as appeals process plays out, judge rules

The judge paused his own order, writing that while the university is unlikely to win its appeal, the delay will not harm a federal investigation.

3 weeks ago

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A green meadow
Community

Pa. wants homeowners to ditch their lawns for meadows — starting with free native plant kits

Unlike lawns, which have short roots, meadows soak up water and prevent stormwater pollution.

3 weeks ago

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Visitors walk through the farmer's market at Fairmount Park
Community

Chester County wants to encourage more trips to the farmer’s market — one stamp at a time

Upon visiting a participating farmer’s market on the Chester County Farmer’s Market Trail map, participating shoppers will receive a stamp.

3 weeks ago

A cyclist rides his bike on an outdoor trail.
Community

Montgomery County Trail Challenge returns with 4 new ‘scavenger hunt’ locations

Participants can visit 18 trails and four historic sites, collecting animal symbols for prizes through Dec. 7.

3 weeks ago

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Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: What to know about Horsham and Lower Salford ballot questions ahead of the primary

Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.

3 weeks ago

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