Pennsylvania
Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex
A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.
3 weeks ago
‘Yes in God’s backyard’: Upper Merion church transforms vacant building into affordable housing
Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:57WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.
3 weeks ago
Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development
The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Swarthmore College to cover tuition for students from families making less than $200,000 annually
The Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee is only available to domestic students.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:47Pennsylvania advocates call on ICE to release Moshannon detainee for medical treatment
Izzy Aly, a Florida resident and Egyptian national, was detained in December 2025. His medical condition requires “urgent” care, according to a coalition of advocates.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:54The U.S. Forest Service wants to move west and close regional offices, including 4 in Pennsylvania
Scientists, foresters and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:48Montgomery County backs 16 community projects to improve trails, public spaces
The initiatives range from restoring native plant species in Abington Township to rehabilitating Lansdale’s historic freight house to serve as the borough’s welcome center.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:02Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year became an embarrassment for President Donald Trump’s administration when it was ordered to return him to the U.S.
4 weeks ago
Montgomery County townships approve charter updates, open space tax
Voters in Horsham and Lower Salford approved charter changes and an earned income tax increase for land preservation in Tuesday's primary.
1 month ago
Listen 1:08Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results
Pennsylvania’s primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.
1 month ago
Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
The U.S. House campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of Trump’s agenda.
1 month ago
Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District
Harvie will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this fall in one of several key contests that Democrats hope will gain them a majority in the U.S. House.
1 month ago
Listen 1:01Election 2026 live updates: Rabb wins Pa.’s 3rd District primary, Harvie wins 1st; full results
Follow along for live special coverage on the 2026 primaries, including closely watched congressional races in Philadelphia and in Bucks County.
1 month ago
Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know
Among the closely watched U.S. House races: The 3rd Congressional District in Philly and the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County.
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