Pennsylvania
As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up
As measles infections statewide reach nearly 300 cases, public health leaders are looking toward preventing disease in schools this fall.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:56Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development
While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:20The Philadelphia Building Trades and Construction Council supported Stacy Garrity for state treasurer in 2024. Now, the union is campaigning against her bid for governor.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia
Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.
3 weeks ago
Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm
Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.
3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania joins more than a dozen other states suing the social media company.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:12This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights
17-year-old Zach Peckman, a U.S. national champion and world record holder in competitive jump rope, hopes the sport will be added to the Olympics.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center begins
Residents say they’re concerned the new data center will reduce property values and impact their quality of life in the suburban Pennsylvania towns.
4 weeks ago
How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools
Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
1 month ago
Listen 4:12Federal agencies and state partners announced criminal charges against 19 people who allegedly defrauded Medicaid with home health schemes.
1 month ago
Listen 1:18Pennsylvania joins states asking Supreme Court to block Trump administration’s mail ballot rules
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia election officials warn that imposing new federal mail-ballot rules before the midterms could sow confusion and disenfranchise eligible voters.
1 month ago
Listen 1:22Cheltenham Township appoints Richard Schaffer as police chief
Richard Schaffer started his career with the Cheltenham Township Police Department as a patrol officer in 2000. He’ll now be leading the department.
1 month ago
The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Democrats have big policy plans if they win the three seats they need for a majority in the state Senate.
1 month ago
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