
Pennsylvania
Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights
A Black worker who was let go from his job in Pennsylvania claimed he was fired after working there for a month because of a previous felony drug conviction.
4 weeks ago
Supreme Court rejects Republican bid to bar some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The justices acted on an appeal filed by the Republican National Committee, the state GOP and the Republican-majority election board in Butler County.
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“Deliberative polling” was developed in the 1990s. A three-day event will see if it can help Pennsylvania voters come together on common concerns.
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Families pushing for answers after teens killed in Limerick Township crash during police chase
Tuesday night's crash in Montgomery County killed three teens and left a fourth injured. Officers say they followed the car because the teens allegedly stole from a Target.
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Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
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Listen 1:41Norristown immigrants fearful after ICE raids; Montco officials voice support
Community members continue to call for commissioners to pass a welcoming act and train county employees on how to interact with ICE agents.
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U.S. House budget bill would slash Pennsylvania schools’ savings from planned solar projects
Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.
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Listen 0:56Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival returns after 3 years
The free event will be held at Main Street between First Avenue and Third Avenue instead of its original venue outside the former Brandywine Hospital.
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Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.
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Here’s the latest on the ACLU’s lawsuit against Souderton Area School District
The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a temporary restraining order on behalf of three individuals who were banned from school board meetings. A judge ruled it is no longer relevant.
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Listen 1:40Should Hershey Kisses become Pennsylvania’s state candy? Billy Penn investigates
While the Kiss is certainly a strong contender, could there be a better option?
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River otters in Western Pennsylvania: An environmental success story
North American river otters once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, otters largely disappeared from the state by the early 1900s.
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Cape May’s historic Allen AME Church is now a theater space
The church associated with the Underground Railroad was sold to Cape May after it burned in 2018. It’s now the home of East Lynne Theater Company.
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At a Bryn Mawr theater program, actors with disabilities tell their stories ‘without boundaries’
Parents of participants say afterschool program has helped their children connect to others like them and feel empowered in a creative atmosphere.
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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
Stylists are considering raising their prices while the the U.S. and China negotiate new trade agreements.
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