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Chester County Lawmakers Push State Senate to Fully Fund SEPTA Amid Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line
Chester County lawmakers are putting pressure on Pennsylvania Senate leadership to fully fund SEPTA amid a threat to the Paoli/Thorndale line, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling…
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Business Leaders Sound Alarm on SEPTA’s Potential Elimination of Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line
Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, which are part of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts, writes…
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Crozer Health Services Being Transitioned to Other Providers
While $6 million in emergency funding has been allocated to keep the lights on for another week at Crozer Health’s two remaining hospitals, service cuts…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Introduces New Yorkers to True South Philly Cheesesteak
Bradley Cooper, Abington native and current New Hope resident, has brought an authentic South Philly cheesesteak to New York with his new sandwich shop, Danny…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The…
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Montco Releases Community Health Assessment Report, Plans to Improve Residents’ Health Outcomes
Montgomery County released its first Community Health Assessment report this week guiding the development of a plan to improve residents’ health, writes Emily Neil for…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes…
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New Exhibition at Brandywine Museum Celebrates New Yorker Cartoonist Barbara Shermund
A new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford showcases the work of New Yorker cartoonist Barbara Shermund, writes Peter Crimmins for…
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Some Delaware County Projects on Hold Amid Trump Orders
Delaware County is feeling the effect of President Trump’s executive orders that withhold federal funds from some local programs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A…
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West Grove Landfill Partners with French Energy Company to Turn Waste Into Renewable Natural Gas
The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority has teamed up with the French company Waga Energy to convert degraded landfill waste into renewable natural gas, writes…
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Delaware County’s Health Department Has Been Beneficial, Study Shows
When Pennsylvania counties like Delaware County opt to have their own health departments, local residents benefit, according to a study by epidemiologist Becky Dawson and…
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New Study Aims to Boost Brandywine Communities’ Preparedness for Future Storms
More than three years after Hurricane Ida’s devastation, a new study aims to help Brandywine communities better prepare for future storms, writes Zoë Read for…
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This Philadelphia Design Company Uses Only Natural and Plant-Based Fibers with Focus on Sustainability
Kimberly McGlonn, the creator of Philadelphia-based fashion house NOOR by Grant Blvd, focuses on sustainability as a business imperative, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. At…
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Several Chester County Shelter Dogs to Compete in This Year’s Puppy Bowl
Plenty of sloppy kisses, ear nibbles, and midfield snoozes are guaranteed to keep viewers entertained during this year’s Puppy Bowl, which will feature several dogs…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker…
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