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Reporter at WHYY, Philadelphia’s NPR station
As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers from the police regarding their proximity to masked ICE agents.
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Amid ICE activity, Norristown residents are demanding answers: ‘This community is under siege’
Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the immigration crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here.”
https://whyy.org/articles/norristown-ice-raids-police-coordination/
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Parady La, of Upper Darby, died Jan. 9 while in ICE custody. La was hospitalized after being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. His family mourns.
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‘Like a father figure’: Family, friends mourn Upper Darby man who died in ICE custody
Parady La died Jan. 9 while in ICE custody. La was hospitalized after being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia.
https://whyy.org/articles/parady-la-upper-day-ice-custody-death/
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A bill aiming to impose a ban on cellphones in Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools is gaining momentum in Harrisburg as educators struggle to compete with mobile devices for their students’ attention.
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Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pa.’s K-12 schools
A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-cellphone-ban-schools-k-12/
about 1 month ago
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The Haverford Township Education Association has appointed a new union president in the middle of contract negotiations with Delaware County’s second-largest school district.
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Haverford teachers union appoints new president during contract negotiations
Karen Potratz, a school psychologist at Chestnutwold Elementary School, will serve as interim president of the Haverford Township Education Association.
https://whyy.org/articles/haverford-teachers-union-new-president/
about 2 months ago
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For the first time in more than three decades, “Everybody’s Hometown” in Delaware County will have a new mayor. What does Joi Washington have in store for Media?
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Media Borough has a new mayor for the first time in 3 decades
What does Joi Washington — a transit-oriented, video game-playing millennial — have in store for "Everybody’s Hometown" in Delaware County?
https://whyy.org/articles/media-borough-mayor-joi-washington-interview/
about 2 months ago
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Philly-area U.S. House members expressed displeasure over Senate Democrats making a deal to reopen the federal government without healthcare guarantees. Each of the local members of Congress dismissed calls for an overhaul in Senate leadership.
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Philly-area U.S. House members express displeasure over shutdown Senate deal
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Philadelphia, said he doesn’t understand why his Democratic Senate colleagues would break ranks on the continuing resolution.
https://whyy.org/articles/congress-boyle-dean-scanlon-philly-shutdown-senate-deal/
2 months ago
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We crunched the numbers (that were available). Philadelphia’s suburbs saw their highest voter turnout for an off-year election cycle dating back to 2011. Was it Trump backlash? Interesting judicial races? Or good local candidates?
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Philly suburbs hit best off-year voter turnout since 2011
Voters in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties showed up in droves, despite there being no big-ticket federal race.
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-election-2025-philadelphia-suburbs-voter-turnout/
3 months ago
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A small town a few dozen miles west of Philadelphia made history Wednesday morning by electing Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor. Downingtown mayor-elect Erica Deuso said she carries “that responsibility with care and with purpose.”
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Downingtown elects Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor
Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in the borough of Downingtown’s mayoral election.
https://whyy.org/articles/election-2025-pennsylvania-downingtown-mayoral-race/
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Delaware County’s highest elected office will remain under sole Democratic control. Unofficial results in this high-turnout, off-year election show Democrats defeating Republicans in the race for two seats on Delaware County Council.
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Democrats retain unanimous control of Delaware County Council
Democrats Richard Womack and Joanne Phillips prevailed over Republicans Brian Burke and Liz Piazza.
https://whyy.org/articles/election-2025-pennsylvania-delaware-county-council/
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1 in 3 Pa. SNAP recipients are kids. As cuts remain in limbo — and the state budget impasse continues, Philly-area schools face “uncertainty” feeding students. Upper Darby School District only has sufficient food service funds through December.
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1 in 3 Pa. SNAP recipients are kids. Philly-area schools face ‘uncertainty’ feeding students
Nearly 241,000 children in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties receive SNAP benefits.
https://whyy.org/articles/snap-children-philadelphia-food-uncertainty/
3 months ago
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The William Penn School District in Delaware County could run out of cash as early as Jan. 31 if Pennsylvania’s budget impasse continues.
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William Penn School District could run out of money within months
More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.
https://whyy.org/articles/william-penn-school-district-funding-pennsylvania-budget/
3 months ago
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Chesco250 posted on Facebook Tuesday honoring Confederate President Jefferson Davis for fighting “for a more perfect union.” "The content originated from an intern unaware of Jefferson Davis’ role in American history," Chesco250 said in an apology.
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Chesco250 apologizes for Facebook post highlighting Confederate leader
Chesco250 said “the content originated from an intern unaware of Jefferson Davis’ role in American history and was posted through an automated process.”
https://whyy.org/articles/chesco250-jefferson-davis-facebook-post/
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The starting bid for Crozer-Chester Medical Center is $7 million and the starting bid for Springfield Hospital is $3 million. Prospect believes a sale will happen. If the sales fall through, a judge is allowing the company to abandon the property.
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Springfield Hospital to be abandoned if a sale fails
Springfield’s solicitor said that word of a possible abandonment came as a “total surprise.”
https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-chester-medical-prospect-springfield-hospital/
3 months ago
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Teachers and staff at Delaware County's second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally inching closer to a deal.
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Haverford school district at odds with teachers union over wage increase proposal
Staff in Delaware County’s second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally getting closer to a deal.
https://whyy.org/articles/haverford-school-district-teachers-wages/
3 months ago
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As the flotilla gains worldwide attention, Philly, Montco and Delco lawmakers have signed on to legislation that would block the U.S. from sending certain weapons to Israel.
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Why a Glenside veteran joined the global flotilla to get aid to Gaza
As the flotilla gains worldwide attention, Philly, Montco and Delco lawmakers have signed on to legislation that would block the U.S. from sending certain weapons to Israel.
https://whyy.org/articles/international-flotilla-gaza-glenside-veteran/
4 months ago
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Pennsylvania’s budget impasse has paused dollars from reaching the cash-strapped William Penn School District just as contract negotiations between the district and its teachers union stalled. The result? No homecoming dance. No extracurriculars.
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‘We don’t have enough seats’: Funding crisis upends William Penn School District
A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.
https://whyy.org/articles/william-penn-school-district-funding-budget/
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Crozer Health was once Delaware County’s largest health system. Now, investors are picking at what’s left of its shuttered carcass for property. Prospect Medical Holdings is auctioning off Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital.
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital head to auction block
Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.
https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-chester-medical-springfield-hospital-auction/
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SPS Technologies is pledging to rebuild its aerospace fastener facility in Abington, just months after a huge fire reduced the century-old plant to ash. The company pledges the new facility will be smaller. Construction is set to begin in 2026.
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SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington, unveils new design
The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.
https://whyy.org/articles/sps-technologies-new-facility-abington-pennsylvania/
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A growing number of communities in Montgomery County have turned to welcoming policies to prevent local law enforcement from assisting ICE. Cheltenham residents are urging township officials to act to protect local immigrants.
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Cheltenham residents urge officials to adopt immigrant welcoming policy
A growing number of communities in Montgomery County have turned to welcoming policies to prevent local law enforcement from assisting ICE.
https://whyy.org/articles/cheltenham-pennsylvania-immigrant-welcoming-policy/
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ICE officials denied U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon entry to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania. It's the regions largest ICE facility. Scanlon plans to join other Democratic lawmakers in suing the Trump administration.
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon denied entry to region’s largest ICE detention center
Delaware County’s member of Congress is considering joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
https://whyy.org/articles/ice-detention-center-mary-gay-scanlon-denied-access/
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ICE officials denied U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon entry to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania. It's the regions largest ICE facility. Scanlon plans to join other Democratic lawmakers in suing the Trump administration.
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon denied entry to region’s largest ICE detention center
Delaware County’s member of Congress is considering joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
https://whyy.org/articles/ice-detention-center-mary-gay-scanlon-denied-access/
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Following similar trends across the country, the city of Chester has experienced an 85% decline in homicides since June. There were seven homicides during the summer of 2024. There has been one homicide this summer.
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Chester city homicides decline 85% this summer
Reported instances of both nonviolent and violent crime are down in Delaware County’s only city during the summer of 2025.
https://whyy.org/articles/chester-homicides-summer-declining/
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Stalled negotiations in Harrisburg have upended SEPTA operations — and are beginning to slice into crucial community services in Chester County. The county Department of Human Services has already missed out on $10 million in state funding.
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Pennsylvania budget impasse halts millions in state funding to Chester County
Stalled budget negotiations have upended SEPTA operations and are beginning to impact crucial services in Chester County.
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-budget-impasse-chester-county/
5 months ago
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surrounded a home Thursday in the Chambersburg section of Trenton. ICE failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside. Immigration advocates are claiming victory.
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ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.
ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.
https://whyy.org/articles/ice-agents-standoff-trenton-new-jersey/
5 months ago
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Norristown Municipal Council voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to appoint Michael Trail as the next chief of police. Two council members opted to abstain. Trail will become Norristown's fourth police chief in as many years. He declined to comment.
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Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board
Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop Nov. 3.
https://whyy.org/articles/norristown-new-police-chief/
5 months ago
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SEPTA is facing a major budget shortfall. Without an influx of state funding, the transit agency plans to cut 45% of its services. Bucks County officials rallied Thursday at SEPTA’s Yardley station, demanding more funding for the agency.
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Bucks County Democrats call on state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline
Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.
https://whyy.org/articles/bucks-county-septa-funding-rally/
5 months ago
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For the first time in nearly four decades, Lansdowne Theater is opening its doors on August 22nd with a presentation of “Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale.” The small town theater is making a big comeback.
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‘A feast for your ears’: Century-old Lansdowne Theater set to return as concert hall
The historic theater in Delaware County is set to open its doors Aug. 22 for the first time in nearly 40 years.
https://whyy.org/articles/lansdowne-theater-returns/
5 months ago
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State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over local police like he did in D.C. Legal scholars agree that Trump would have a difficult time finding any basis for such a move in other cities.
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Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police
State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-police-trump-federal-takeover-haywood/
5 months ago
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Through Daniel Hoffman’s hands, ashes of the dead receive new life as art for the living. Grieving customers send a scoop of cremated remains to Ahava Memorials where the Ardmore artist turns the last vestige of a loved one into a ceramic memorial.
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From ashes to art: Ardmore artist crafts ceramics from cremated remains
Grieving clients send cremated remains to Ahava Memorials, where artist Daniel Hoffman transforms ashes into ceramic art.
https://whyy.org/articles/ahava-memorials-ardmore-pennsylvania-ashes-ceramics/
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An Ardmore artist crafts ceramics out of cremated remains to help families memorialize their loved ones. via
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From ashes to art: Ardmore artist crafts ceramics from cremated remains
Grieving clients send cremated remains to Ahava Memorials, where artist Daniel Hoffman transforms ashes into ceramic art.
https://whyy.org/articles/ahava-memorials-ardmore-pennsylvania-ashes-ceramics/
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With only two remaining hospitals in Pennsylvania’s second densest county, Delaware County’s average ambulance transport time has more than tripled since 2020.
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Delaware County plagued by longer ambulance rides, emergency room waits
Crozer Health’s shutdown is affecting everyone from Delaware County’s working-class neighborhoods near the riverfront all the way to the Main Line.
https://whyy.org/articles/delaware-county-crozer-health-closure-longer-ambulance-rides-emergency-room-waits/
6 months ago
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ChristianaCare is set to open its new West Grove "neighborhood hospital" on the former Jennersville Hospital campus in August. Chester County has had only three hospitals since Tower Health shutdown Brandywine and Jennersville in 2022.
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ChristianaCare to open West Grove ‘neighborhood hospital’ in August
The site of the former Jennersville Hospital in Chester County will soon be home to ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital.
https://whyy.org/articles/christianacare-west-grove-neighborhood-hospital/
6 months ago
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The Trump administration has approved the use of South Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to hold immigrant detainees. It’s the latest move in the administration’s plan to conduct mass deportations.
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South Jersey military base to be temporarily used to hold immigrant detainees
New Jersey Congressional Democrats are condemning the move, calling it “unacceptable and shameful.”
https://whyy.org/articles/south-jersey-military-base-immigrant-detainees/
6 months ago
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Dozens of immigrant community members and allies held a vigil Wednesday night in the parking lot of the Super Gigante grocery store in Norristown, where earlier that day immigration enforcement officers detained at least 14 people.
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Norristown immigrant community, allies shaken after ICE raid at supermarket
Residents shared their concerns about the latest in a slew of arrests in Norristown and surrounding areas.
https://whyy.org/articles/norristown-immigrants-ice-raid-supermarket/
6 months ago
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Big changes are coming to the Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester. The authority must reduce the size of its board from nine to five members, and the remaining board members will no longer receive salaries.
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Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pa. court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
https://whyy.org/articles/chester-stormwater-authority-pennsylvania-court-order/
6 months ago
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Norristown Area School District is running out of school space. The district's school board unanimously approved a $12 million project to increase the capacity of its buildings by installing prefabricated additions.
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Norristown Area School District approves $12M expansion project
Norristown Area School District is installing prefabricated additions to Cole Manor Elementary School, Hancock Elementary School and the administration building.
https://whyy.org/articles/norristown-pennsylvania-school-district-12-million-expansion/
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Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center faces imminent closure. Again. The Borough of Brookhaven is backtracking on its previous decision — and terminating the lease of the family shelter. It is one of only two family shelters in Delaware County.
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Brookhaven to terminate lease of family shelter
Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.
https://whyy.org/articles/brookhaven-delaware-county-family-hope-center/
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Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center — one of only two family shelters in Delaware County — to vacate the premises. “To take away a resource like this means more suffering,” said the shelter's director. via
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Brookhaven to terminate lease of family shelter
Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.
https://whyy.org/articles/brookhaven-delaware-county-family-hope-center
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Cheltenham School District is permanently closing the aging Elkins Park School and changing the district's grade structure to adjust for the loss of the 5–6 school.
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Farewell, Elkins Park School
Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.
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A decades-old tradition in Whitemarsh Township won’t be happening this year due to security concerns. There is no definitive threat facing the Fourth of July parade. Officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.
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Whitemarsh axes Fourth of July parade over security concerns
There is no definitive threat facing the Montgomery County township. Township officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.
https://whyy.org/articles/whitemarsh-cancels-fourth-of-july-parade-2025/
8 months ago
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Somewhere behind the nasty bruises and noisy collisions, skaters in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties are finding acceptance and community in the full-contact sport of roller derby.
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Suburban Philadelphia skaters find community in roller derby
Somewhere behind the bruises and collisions, skaters in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties find acceptance in the full-contact sport.
https://whyy.org/articles/roller-derby-suburbs-community/
9 months ago
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The closure of Crozer Health, Delaware County’s largest health system, will cost nearby school districts, boroughs and townships millions of dollars in tax revenue each year. The Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2M annually.
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Crozer Health closure will cost Delco schools, boroughs millions in tax revenue
The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.
https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-health-closure-delaware-county-schools/
9 months ago
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The Trump administration has long flirted with the idea of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.
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Philly-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?
The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-usps-workers-private-takeover-trump/
9 months ago
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🧵: Congress is in recess, so constituents in Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District filled U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall to lambaste President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
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‘A test of our democracy’: Frustrated Montco residents pack Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall
Top of mind for many were the president’s efforts to reshape the federal government. Dean says Trump’s “lawless” actions are a “test of our democracy.”
https://whyy.org/articles/madeleine-dean-town-hall-trump-response-democracy/
9 months ago
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Upper Darby is dropping cash-strapped Crozer Health as its emergency medical service provider amid a temporary staffing shortage. STAT Medical Transport has agreed to provide two paramedic units to cover Upper Darby.
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Upper Darby to ditch Crozer Health ambulance services amid staffing woes
STAT Medical Transport has agreed to provide two paramedic units to cover Upper Darby. The start date has yet to be determined.
https://whyy.org/articles/upper-darby-crozer-ambulance-services-dropped/
9 months ago
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The president of the Wayne Business Association says SEPTA’s potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line would be catastrophic for the local economy.
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How could potential SEPTA cuts impact the Main Line?
The president of the Wayne Business Association says the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line would be catastrophic for the local economy.
https://whyy.org/articles/septa-cuts-main-line-business-paoli-thorndale/
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Prospect Medical Holdings says Crozer Health needs an additional $9 million in short-term funding by tomorrow afternoon. If Pennsylvania doesn’t provide the cash, Prospect says it will begin closing its two remaining Delaware County hospitals.
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Prospect will begin closing Crozer Health if Pa. does not provide $9 million
If another cash infusion doesn’t arrive by Wednesday, the hospital system could begin diverting ambulances and patients to other facilities as soon as Thursday morning.
https://whyy.org/articles/prospect-crozer-health-pa-funding-closing/
10 months ago
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Delaware County Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Wednesday evening, banning “ghost guns.” Pennsylvania Gun Rights is already exploring legal options. “This fight isn’t over.”
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Delaware County Council bans ‘ghost guns’ as potential lawsuit looms
Pennsylvania Gun Rights sent a letter to Delco officials in March calling the ordinance a violation of the Constitution and threatening legal action if adopted.
https://whyy.org/articles/delaware-county-council-ghost-guns-pennsylvania/
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The COVID-19 pandemic pushed a group of strangers on Eldon Road much closer together. For 260 consecutive weeks, neighbors have gathered outside to share conversation, drinks, food and laughter. (via
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How a Delco ‘curbside happy hour’ changed Lansdowne lives for the better
For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.
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For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a growing group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered outside to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philly stoop culture. They call it “curbside happy hour.”
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How a Delco ‘curbside happy hour’ changed Lansdowne lives for the better
For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.
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