
Pennsylvania
Schools shut down as manhunt for Chester County prison escapee expands
Law enforcement officials have widened the search perimeter after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on security cameras at Longwood Cameras on Monday night.
2 weeks ago
‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month
The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:15New Pa. rules mean more small diverse businesses can win government contracts
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in Philadelphia that mandates state agencies to award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses.
2 weeks ago
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and the Kennett Consolidated School District will be closed Tuesday.
2 weeks ago
‘Phoenixville is connected’: Borough set to embark on two major transportation projects
The Borough of Phoenixville is looking to complete two transportation construction projects, thanks to a pair of timely grants.
2 weeks ago
4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert
Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.
3 weeks ago
First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough
Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.
3 weeks ago
Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras
Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.
3 weeks ago
Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum
The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.
3 weeks ago
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.
3 weeks ago
Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement
Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.
3 weeks ago
‘Extremely dangerous’ man convicted of murder escapes from Chester County prison
Danelo Cavalcante was convicted for fatally stabbing his 33-year-old former girlfriend in April 2021. He is also wanted for a murder in Brazil.
3 weeks ago
Pa. budget inches forward, but lawmakers still split on stalled education funding
The Pa. Senate has moved key code bills that would enable some budget spending, but Democrats say they don’t go far enough.
3 weeks ago
More than 70% of Pennsylvania rivers, streams contain PFAS
Valley Creek is just one waterway out of many across the U.S. with elevated PFAS levels caused by wastewater treatment plants and electronics manufacturing facilities.
3 weeks ago
Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering a case that puts at stake millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff.
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