
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.
3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:24Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze
A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.
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Listen 0:52Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision
Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.
3 weeks ago
Chester police commissioner retires as state troopers investigate car crash
Steven Gretsky was driving a police car Monday in the city of Chester when he struck an unattended delivery vehicle. There were no injuries.
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Electric grid operator agrees to Shapiro demand on power price cap
The change will prevent $4 billion in rate increases starting next year, gov says.
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Pa. counties with their own health departments see benefits, new research shows
Most counties in Pennsylvania don’t have their own health departments. A study shows that matters for residents.
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Listen 3:30Montgomery County officials double down on DEI initiatives amid Trump administration cuts
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced it’s pressing forward — not retreating — from its mission to emphasize “inclusion and belonging” in the workplace.
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Listen 1:01‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer
About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.
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Listen 5:49Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
For Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, November’s general election will feature three Democrats running to retain their seats, putting Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the line.
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Montco official resigns after posting controversial TikTok emulating Elon Musk
A Towamencin supervisor posted a video mimicking Musk at President Trump's inauguration, where he appeared to make a Nazi salute to the crowd.
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Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair
It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.
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During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.
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Listen 1:14Too late: Pa. Supreme Court issues ruling on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure
Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.
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Listen 1:02How will Philly’s suburban counties respond to the Trump administration’s immigration policies?
Even local officials who speak out in support of immigrant communities say county policies are limited in scope and impact.
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