Shapiro administration hoping to expand workers compensation coverage for first responders
The previous requirements to prove "post-traumatic stress injury" often prevented many eligible workers from getting access to benefits and care.
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The previous requirements to prove "post-traumatic stress injury" often prevented many eligible workers from getting access to benefits and care.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is redeveloping the site of the former West Park Apartments to bring housing, retail and green space to the area.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open two immigration detention facilities in the state, accusing the agency of disregarding how the centers would impact residents who live nearby.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a wide lead over Republican Stacy Garrity as he tries to win reelection, a new poll shows.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is meeting with famers and agricultural leaders Tuesday to talk about managing the spread of bird flu in the state.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration in anticipation of a major and potentially record-breaking winter storm.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday announced major funding for the construction of a cancer-fighting manufacturing facility in Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Philadelphia Thursday to unveil his plan to make housing more affordable and available in the state.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on social media Wednesday that, using his "best cursive," he signed House Bill 17 into law.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia community leaders are condemning President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
In his annual budget address, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro discussed affordability issues facing residents, housing, policies related to AI chatbot use among kids and more. Reporter Dan Snyder has the details.
Crews are working to clear snow and ice from a stretch of Broad Street in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his fourth budget address in Harrisburg Tuesday, and temps are back above freezing – but the NEXT Weather team is tracking more chances for snow.
Earlier this month, former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that bans cellphones from schools.
The fight to restore a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia is ramping up after it was dismantled last week.
A few dozen people braved the bitter cold Wednesday afternoon to show their opposition to the removal of a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took legal action to support Philadelphia's lawsuit against the Trump administration after slavery exhibits in Old City were removed.
Last week, National Park Service workers removed the slavery exhibits in Old City because of President Trump's executive order called "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The shooting happened Monday night along South 68th Street near Dicks Avenue.
Part of Route 55 south in Gloucester County, New Jersey, reopened Tuesday morning after the highway was shut down for hours following a bad crash late Monday night. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck.
Tuesday marks the start of the Delaware Valley's fifth heat wave of the season, where temps will climb into the upper 90s. Tomorrow the dangerous heat ramps up and feels-like temps will be closer to 110 degrees.
Two people are facing charges after nearly 100 kilos of cocaine and fentanyl were seized in a major drug bust, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is finally here, and fans can celebrate with specialty food items and merch inside Citizens Bank Park. If you don't have a game ticket, Tuesday is the last day to check out the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.