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Politics & Policy

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

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Politics & Policy

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

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Community

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

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Education

Teachers 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

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Police gather at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Education
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Swatting 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

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Politics & Policy

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

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Katrina Blackwell addressing members of the Council from a podium
Courts & Law

Chester 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

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Politics & Policy

Researcher who spread misinformation about Pennsylvania elections appointed to Homeland Security election integrity role

The agency's website shows Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

‘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

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Education

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

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Politics & Policy

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

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 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

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Politics & Policy
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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

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Politics & Policy

‘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

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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. and Mayor Cherelle Parker joined City Council members and members of the Philadelphia Board of Education to ceremoniously ring the bells
Education

Philadelphia 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

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