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Pennsylvania

An ICE agent stands outside a warehouse
Community

2 environmental organizations seek to join legal fight against ICE’s plans for warehouse detention centers in Pa.

The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.

3 months ago

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Surveillance photo of protesters blocking an entire sidewalk and one person in the middle of the street.
Courts & Law

Bucks County police chiefs say Quakertown officers’ actions during anti-ICE student protest were ‘justified and within police policy’

Quakertown Borough requested the review in March. An investigation by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing.

3 months ago

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Chris Rabb addressing the crowd holding a microphone
Politics & Policy

Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge

State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.

3 months ago

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FILE - Corporate signage is shown outside a QVC facility in West Chester, Pa., Friday, July 7, 2017.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Money

QVC was once Chester County’s second-largest employer. It has filed for bankruptcy

The West Chester-based company plans to continue operating and intends to emerge from bankruptcy within 90 days.

3 months ago

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A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Science

PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers

PECO made record profits in 2025 after a recent rate hike. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro had called the new proposal “pure greed.”

3 months ago

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A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers push package of bills aiming to reduce energy costs

The legislation aims to reduce strains on the grid while protecting ratepayers from predatory billing.

3 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism

The protections are included in a series of new executive orders aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

3 months ago

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A crowd of people listen to a town hall about the future of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, at Widener University, on April 15, 2026
Health

Crozer-Chester’s new owner wants to ‘rightsize.’ What does that mean — and how long will it take?

Chariot Allaire Partners says it is in discussions with two to three “major academic medical centers” in the Philly region to run the vacant hospital.

3 months ago

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The printed edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sits in a newspaper rack
Community

A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help

This move reflects a growing trend as newspapers face declining advertising and circulation revenues.

3 months ago

Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election

Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.

3 months ago

Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

Did Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity need to register as a lobbyist? Her work for a defense contractor raises questions

Her work for a defense contractor involved influencing policy, but she never registered as a lobbyist. Critics say she may have met the legal threshold.

3 months ago

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A person adjusts their thermostat
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania residents have an extra month to apply for heating assistance

Households faced higher heating bills this winter, as natural gas prices rose faster than inflation over the past year.

3 months ago

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Scarlet Tanager in the wild
Science

‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

3 months ago

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A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

3 months ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

3 months ago

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