
Pennsylvania
Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
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Listen 1:17Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides
Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.
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Listen 1:18SEPTA train goes up in flames in Delaware County; roughly 350 passengers evacuated
The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m. Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
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How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
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Trump executive orders pause Delaware County safety projects
Numerous projects are on hold, including a traffic safety initiative along Route 291, a school safety initiative, a lead reduction program and a flood assessment.
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FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health
Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.
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Listen 0:49The heist of 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania becomes a whodunit that police have yet to crack
The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics' distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in Antrim Township, according to police.
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Super Bowl parties, ‘Fires in the Mirror’ and Shemekia Copeland in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Feb. 6–9: Dan + Claudia Zanes in Del., Hoop Jawn in Philly and the "Freaky Friday" musical in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 9:53Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.
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The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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Listen 1:03Philly students will learn virtually Thursday as freezing rain and snow are possible
Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions from Midwest to Northeast.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro looks to legalize — and tax — marijuana to balance state budget
Pennsylvania customers make up 60% of purchasers at some out-of-state cannabis shops, Shapiro said. He wants those buyers to stay in Pa.
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Listen 1:05Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne has died
A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.
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Listen 0:53Gov. Shapiro seeks to further increase education spending on underfunded schools
Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat
Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.
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