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Community

Disaster recovery centers open in Montco, Delco to help with damage from Hurricane Ida

Residents reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Ida can now get help applying for federal and state aid in their own communities.

4 years ago

Kate Winslet
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Hoagies get an Emmys shoutout as ‘Mare of Easttown’ wins stoke talk of second season

Kate Winslet’s Wawa-inspired character really connected with fans.

4 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaking about the importance of mask mandates in schools, in Norristown, Pa. on September 8, 2021. (Office of Gov. Wolf)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 9/20/21

Lawsuits against mask mandates in PA schools are heating up. And, it's time for fall gardening! Horticulture expert Jenny Rose Carey joins us to talk about the harvest.

Air Date: September 20, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Eagles fans at tailgate
Community
6abc

Eagles fans allowed to tailgate for first time in two seasons

Fans throughout the lots have high hopes for the team this season after a dominant week one performance.

4 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Her mission is to turn Pennsylvania into a rye whiskey powerhouse — and it’s working, with more than 20 distilleries on board

The craft spirits boom is strengthened by history and tradition. Can heritage grains make it last?

4 years ago

The food distribution station came prepared to donate as much as possible
Community

One stop in Norristown brings a chance to connect to food, job contacts, and other aid

A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.

4 years ago

In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, Chester County workers transport mail-in and absentee ballots to be processed at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Election security experts: Pa. GOP trying to play ‘Russian roulette’ with voters’ personal info

Republican lawmakers are requesting social security digits and driver’s license numbers, which aren’t public, of every Pennsylvania voter.

4 years ago

Harsco headquarters
Community

Philly wins another new corporate HQ as Harsco follows Rite Aid to Philly

The industrial services firm said the move will bring 100 jobs to the city. Long based near Harrisburg, Harsco expects to be in Philly by 2023.

4 years ago

Shoppers walk on South Street
Money

Pennsylvania’s labor force shrank, payrolls flat in August

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped to another post-pandemic low, but the labor force shrank in August and payrolls remained virtually flat.

4 years ago

Hispanic Heritage Festival
Community
WITF

Harrisburg Hispanic heritage festival back in-person with music, food and vaccines

The Latino Hispanic American Community Center is celebrating its 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival Saturday in Harrisburg.

4 years ago

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Community

Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze

Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.

4 years ago

Democratic County Council member Kevin Madden (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delco’s Jail Oversight Board to vote on the fate of Pennsylvania’s only for-profit county prison

The Delaware County panel is looking at late September or early October for a special meeting to determine the fate of GEO Group’s contract.

4 years ago

After being closed for 18 months for the pandemic, the Steel River Playhouse will welcome audiences back into it main stage auditorium during Arts Montco Week, for a series of three one-man performances
Arts & Entertainment

Montco launches its first county-wide Arts Week

Arts venues have a $100M impact on Montco’s economy. Arts Week highlights the large and small spots reopening from the pandemic.

4 years ago

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Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman stands at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. GOP lawmakers to subpoena personal information on every voter in controversial 2020 election review

They are requesting the name, address, and partial social security number of every voter registered as of last November.

4 years ago

Traffic going eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike proceeds through the electronic toll booths
Urban Planning

Free rides take $104M toll on Pennsylvania Turnpike finances

Turnpike records show the millions of drivers who don’t use E-ZPass have a nearly 1 in 2 chance of riding without paying under the “toll-by-plate” license plate camera system.

4 years ago

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