
Pennsylvania
What it takes to search for a fugitive
The manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last month, is nearing the two-week mark. So how do authorities find him?
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Chemical companies to pay Pennsylvania $100 million for PCB contamination
PCBs were banned in 1979 for their potential dangers to human and environmental health.
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WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Media, Pa.
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.
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Jared Solomon is the fourth Democrat to declare for Gov. Shapiro’s former job.
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Exploring Pennsylvania’s Amish country: A 48-hour journey without a car
The village of Bird-in-Hand is home to around 400 residents, no stop lights, and a very welcoming culture.
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Contemporary Lenape artists offer their perspective on Lenape history
“Never Broken” at Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pa., asked Indigenous artists to tell the history of the Lenape people.
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Listen 1:27Pa. could pass a ‘lemon law’ for homes to protect residents from shoddy construction
A recent building boom has made this a big issue in Philadelphia, where hundreds have dealt with “construction destruction.”
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Escaped Chester County prisoner stole rifle, fled homeowner’s gunfire; remains at large
Residents in East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors.
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Pennsylvania Republicans have the candidate they want for the U.S. Senate. They just need him to run
David McCormick has talked about possibly running for so long now that his stalling has prompted head-scratching in some quarters.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2023 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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The new payouts are from a second wave of national opioid lawsuit settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.
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Listen 1:20New images show escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has changed appearance and fled search area
Meanwhile, schools in Chester County are taking extra precautions to keep students and faculty safe, and Longwood Gardens is set to reopen after initial Cavalcante sightings.
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Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education
State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval introduced a bill to include Asian American and Pacific Islander curricula in Pennsylvania schools.
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Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say
Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.
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Portion of Schuylkill River Trail near Manayunk to close Monday for restoration project
The city of Philadelphia is working to restore the connection between the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill River.
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