
Pennsylvania
Oil companies ask Bucks County judge to dismiss climate lawsuit
A Bucks County judge must decide whether a lawsuit against several oil companies can proceed. The county says Big Oil should pay for damages.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:27SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found
The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Dozens of miniature ships moored inside Philadelphia’s Seaport Museum for its new exhibition
“Small but Mighty” is an armada of toys and models representing 400 years of maritime history.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:38After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
4 weeks ago
More states requiring paid medical or sick leave
Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.
4 weeks ago
Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:03What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?
Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.
4 weeks ago
Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza
Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.
4 weeks ago
Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges
Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.
4 weeks ago
Krasner, Dugan battle over old accusations at DA forum
The District Attorney and retired judge will face each other in a May 20 primary.
4 weeks ago
A civil lawsuit in Delco threatens to upend Crozer’s sale
A Delaware County judge ruled in favor of a civil lawsuit seeking to block the Foundation of Delaware County from giving money to Crozer’s parent company.
4 weeks ago
Montgomery County releases Community Health Assessment report
The results and ongoing conversations will inform county officials’ work on a Community Health Improvement Plan.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:48PGA Championship will help kick off Philly’s 2026 sports celebrations
Delco’s Aronimink Golf Club will host one of golf’s major tournaments in the Spring, as part of the region’s semiquincentennial lineup.
4 weeks ago
Dan Meuser — one of Trump's strongest allies in the commonwealth — held a town hall-style event to show “appreciation” to Black Philadelphia voters who shifted to support him.
4 weeks ago
If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.
4 weeks ago
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