A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
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Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
Under the bill, it would be illegal to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in housing, workplaces and public services.
In private, Shapiro's working group on climate change meets
A group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro's met this week to develop a state-level plan to fight climate change.
Josh Shapiro sworn in as governor of Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro succeeded Tom Wolf and was sworn in on a stack of historic Jewish Bibles.
Gov. Tom Wolf says goodbye on last day in office: 'Thank you, Pennsylvania'
Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted a goodbye message to Pennsylvanians on his last day in office.
Rapper Meek Mill gets pardon from Gov. Tom Wolf
Meek Mill has been active in criminal justice reform since his release after a drug and gun conviction. He says he will continue that work after his pardon.
Rapper Meek Mill gets a pardon from Gov. Tom Wolf
Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, became a champion for criminal justice reform after a conviction on drug and weapons charges.
Pennsylvania legislature begins special session on child sexual abuse claims
It was called by Gov. Tom Wolf.
New Pa. speaker puts sexual abuse lawsuit window atop agenda
Pennsylvania's newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber's urgent priority.
Gov. Wolf moves to speed action on child sex abuse lawsuit window
Wolf wants the General Assembly to hold a special session on Monday to propose a constitutional amendment.
Pa. Gov Tom Wolf wraps up time in office with strong ratings
Wolf, 74, told the Associated Press he's mostly satisfied with his time in office, but some things will have him "second-guessing myself for the rest of my life."
Where's the money going? See how Pa. split $170 million in police grants
Big-city departments are getting millions, but money is being spread around throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Insurance company Chubb adds 1,250 Philadelphia jobs
The new Philadelphia office at 20th and Arch streets will be the company's largest North American office.
Insurance company Chubb adds 1,250 Philadelphia jobs
The jobs will add to 2,000 already in the city. They will be centrally located in an office tower at 20th and Arch streets.
Shapiro's bipartisanship talk welcome in fight-weary Capitol
When he takes office Jan. 17, some of his top priorities will be familiar to Republicans from Wolf's term in office.
Gov. Wolf, first lady holds annual tree lighting event in Harrisburg
Governor Wolf and the first lady did the honors inside the Rotunda of the main capitol building.
Marijuana pardon program falls short in delivering relief
Only 231 pardons have been approved so far, with over 2,000 requests rejected.
Pa. Gov. Wolf visits William Way LGBT Community Center
State funding will help renovations at the LGBTQ+ center.
Wolf visits LGBTQ+ center given $2.5 million for repairs
The William Way LGBT Community Center will use money from a state capital program to help pay for renovations.
Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January
Shapiro gave his first Capitol news conference Wednesday as he navigates the massive task of sorting through the many applications to fill out top posts in his administration.
Pennsylvania preparing for new governor
Seth Kaplan reports.
Wolf signs bills, including to decriminalize fentanyl strips
The legislation drew opponents from both sides of the aisle.
Wolf signs law to yank toll scofflaws' vehicle registrations
A measure to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike recover more unpaid tolls will take effect in two months, following the governor's signature.
PA Supreme Court rules ballots in undated envelopes won't count
Pennsylvania's high court says officials aren't allowed to count votes from mail-in or absentee ballots that lack accurate, handwritten dates on their return envelopes.
State Rep Amen Brown, Gov. Tom Wolf announce additional funding for violence intervention and prevention program
It takes money to make change, and to stop the shootings that have taken 373 lives in Philadelphia so far this year.
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New week in Philadelphia starts with lingering clouds and showers from Ophelia
Monday morning's commute will be slick, with some reduced visibilities as well, due to fog. Areas along the Jersey Shore and the Garden State Parkway will have the best shot of rain, while Philadelphia and areas north will see only a few light and scattered showers.
Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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New week in Philadelphia starts with lingering clouds and showers from Ophelia
Monday morning's commute will be slick, with some reduced visibilities as well, due to fog. Areas along the Jersey Shore and the Garden State Parkway will have the best shot of rain, while Philadelphia and areas north will see only a few light and scattered showers.
Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Upper Darby's St. Laurence Church debuts newly renovated space after 3 years
Parishioners rejoiced and filled the pews of the upper church on West Chester Pike Sunday morning.
New Uber partnership to pay for Temple students' safe ride home
Temple students who may be worried about their safety and want to leave a situation early can now get a free ride home.
Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
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Jersey Shore beaches, dunes eaten up by Ophelia's impact
From high floodwaters to high surfs Ophelia churned up the ocean, and waves pounded the shoreline.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
Ophelia leaves behind flooding at Jersey Shore
As Ophelia downgraded to a tropical depression, the storm hit the Jersey Shore flooding Sea Isle City and parts of Cape May.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
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NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
3-year-old boy dead after fatal motor vehicle crash in Wilmington: police
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after a fatal motor vehicle accident involving an off-duty Wilmington firefighter happened Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
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Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Harper's 20th homer sparks Phillies to 7-5 come-from-behind win over Mets
Harper had three RBIs for the defending NL champions (86-69), who are closing in on an NL wild card berth.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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NEXT Weather: Stuck in the sixties
Rain will likely linger north of Philadelphia for the Monday morning commute, but precipitation slowly tapers throughout the day. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your weekly forecast.
Powerball jackpot soars to $785 million
No one won Saturday night's drawing, however, this just means the jackpot has grown!
New Uber partnership to pay for Temple students' safe ride home
Temple students can get a free ride home if they're feeling unsafe thanks to a student organization's partnership with Uber.
Upper Darby's Saint Laurence Church celebrates mass in newly renovated space after 3 years
Saint Laurence Church held its first mass back in the newly renovated space after being closed for three years due to construction and asbestos mitigation.
Jersey Shore beach dunes took a beating during Ophelia storm
Sea Isle City spokesperson said the Army Corps of Engineers is planning to hire a contractor to bring in fresh sand and that the beach should be back to normal by springtime.