
Pennsylvania
New work requirements for SNAP recipients take effect
People who receive food stamps have to work 20 hours a week, or prove they have a medical or caretaker exemption.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers
The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 week ago
At Philadelphia’s Big Black Ball, community rallies behind college-bound teens
Philadelphia entrepreneurs and influencers united at the Big Black Ball to back future student leaders.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:57Teachers union ratifies 3-year deal with Philadelphia school district
The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Swatting group ‘likely responsible’ for campus shooter hoaxes at Villanova and others: Report
Analysts believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.
2 weeks ago
ICE denies U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon entry to region’s largest detention center
Delaware County’s member of Congress is considering joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:57Chester city homicides fall 85% this summer
Reported instances of both nonviolent and violent crime are down in Delaware County’s only city during the summer of 2025.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:46The agency's website shows Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
2 weeks ago
‘We need SEPTA’: Montgomery County residents, elected officials call for public transit funding
The rally held outside of state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s North Wales office comes as state legislators remain deadlocked in budget negotiations.
2 weeks ago
After Villanova shooting hoax, fake reports of active shooters stir fear at U.S. college campuses
The hoax calls and false alarms have hit at least 12 college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania budget impasse halts millions in state funding to Chester County
Stalled budget negotiations have upended SEPTA operations and are beginning to impact crucial services in Chester County.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:55Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules
It's the latest time in at least a half-dozen cases that a court has told Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Shapiro: Republicans are stalling Pa. budget talks for ‘political advantage’ next year
Shapiro believes top Republican lawmakers are intentionally stalling budget negotiations to make him look bad ahead of next year's election.
2 weeks ago
‘It has to end’: Philly City Council, Mayor Parker call on state lawmakers to fund SEPTA
As SEPTA begins its first week with a reduced schedule, Philadelphia lawmakers are calling for new funding to reverse the cuts.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:54Philadelphia School District, teachers union reach agreement on first day of school
On a day when a first round of SEPTA cuts made getting to school a challenge for some, the district and teachers union celebrated a three-year deal.
2 weeks ago