Pennsylvania
Hopes of bipartisan cooperation give way to complete deadlock in the Pa. House
The Pa. state House will likely stay deadlocked until next month — which means voters won’t see constitutional amendments on the May ballot.
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‘Everybody is cheating’: Why this Wharton professor has adopted an open ChatGPT policy
This year, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT — they are required to.
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How Pennsylvania homeowners can apply for mortgage and utility assistance
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund can help people who fell behind on mortgage, utilities during the pandemic — but be prepared for a wait.
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‘Now everybody can move forward’: Upper Darby CAO steps down
Upper Darby Chief Administrative Officer Vincent Rongione is stepping down from his position. He said the ARPA controversy did not play a role in his decision.
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This would be the first test of the controversial library book policy, which aims to ban books deemed “inappropriate” for including “sexualized content.”
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Listen 6:12Tobacco control in the Delaware Valley improves slightly, but funding falls short
The American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report shows some progress in reducing smoking-related illnesses, but gaps remain.
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Listen 1:17Judge convicts Pa. Capitol rioter who yelled Pelosi threats
A federal judge has convicted a Pennsylvania restaurant owner of storming the U.S. Capitol, where she screamed at police officers to bring out then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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Delaware County confirms tuberculosis case at William Penn School District
Health officials said there is no health threat to the general public at this time as they believe the risk of infection has largely been contained.
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Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law
Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.
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Feds launch COVID-19 telemedicine study and pilot program in Berks County
The National Institutes of Health and telemedicine provider eMed will study how virtual COVID home testing and treatment could work on a large scale.
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Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence is not seeking re-election
Ken Lawrence will have served as a Montgomery County commissioner for seven years once his term expires at the end of 2023.
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro fills executive staff with loyal allies, political veterans
Josh Shapiro's top advisors will be instrumental in helping the new Pa. governor deliver on promises he made during his 2022 midterm campaign.
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Upper Darby pet-friendly shelter already at capacity, expanding services
Upper Darby pet-friendly homeless shelter, Breaking Bread Community, has already reached its full capacity since opening a month ago.
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The Chester County Library Center and Henrietta Hankin Branch are looking to hire creatives and artists to share their talent with library visitors.
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Event to mark Todd’s rise as first female Pa. chief justice
Pennsylvania state Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is about to be formally installed as the state's chief justice. She is the first woman to hold that office.
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