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Crozer Loss, Delays Impacting Delaware County’s Healthcare
Everyone in Delaware County is being affected by the loss of Crozer Health services, from working-class neighborhoods to the Main Line. That’s the conclusion of…
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Chemical in Use at Trainer Refinery, Elsewhere Triggers EPA Lawsuit
The Clean Air Council, Communities for a Better Environment, and the Natural Resources Defense Council are suing the EPA to ban or more strictly regulate…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in…
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Get Your Stomping Shoes On: Spotted Lanternfly Season Is Here
Spotted lanternfly season is here once again, and while the last few seasons have seen fewer of them, it remains important to stay vigilant and…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper…
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Amy’s Kisses Foundation Hosted 11th Annual Walk to Fund Domestic Violence Prevention Efforts
Amy’s Kisses Foundation is hosted its 11th annual Walk to Remember Sunday at Tyler State Park in Newtown to support its domestic violence prevention efforts,…
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Glenside Sculptor Casts Muhammad Ali Statue for Maine Town
A towering bronze tribute to Muhammad Ali, crafted by Glenside’s Zenos Frudakis is on its way to Lewiston, Maine, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The…
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Pennsylvania Judge Dismisses Bucks County’s Climate Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
A Pennsylvania judge has thrown out a climate lawsuit filed by Bucks County against fossil fuel companies that would force them to help pay to…
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Bux-Mont Roller Derby in Hatfield Welcoming Sanctuary for Growing Number of Members
Bruises are inevitable in Bux-Mont Roller Derby, but Hatfield’s team has become a fierce and surprising haven for its constantly growing roster, write Kenny Cooper…
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Bucks County Book Festival Draws Crowds with Author Panels, Book Signings
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival attracted hundreds of literary enthusiasts with engaging author panels, book signings, and a vibrant celebration of community and…
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Philadelphia’s Navy Yard Earns Gold Star in Sustainable Development for Walkable Streets, Energy Efficiency
Philadelphia’s Navy Yard redevelopment has won a gold star, thanks to its energy-efficient, sustainable, and walkable design, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. About a quarter…
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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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Railroad Safety Program for Emergency Responders Launching at Bucks County Community College Next Year
Bucks County Community College will debut a railroad safety training program for emergency responders in the Philadelphia region and across the East Coast in 2026,…
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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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SPS Tenchnologies Continues Monitoring After Fire, Finds No Threats to Public Health
A month after a massive four-alarm fire tore through the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown, the company says ongoing air and water monitoring shows no…
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Lewis Tanner Moore’s Collection of Black Art on View at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
The latest exhibition at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown showcases Lewis Tanner Moore’s extensive collection of Black art, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY.…
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