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Pennsylvania
Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware
Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.
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Listen 1:13A phishing scam is targeting some Pa. voters. Here’s what to know
The text message falsely claims the recipient is not registered to vote, and asks them to provide personal information on an unsecure website.
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Listen 0:46Souderton Area School Board director apologizes for comments posted about Kamala Harris
He was accused of writing that Harris performed a sex act in response to a question about the vice president's political accomplishments.
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Will new money for schools lead to better outcomes for students?
A historic lawsuit over equity in school funding has lead to over $1 billion in state money. How will the new influx of effect K-12 education?
Air Date: August 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:10RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he'd seek to remove his name from about 10 battleground state ballots, but an NPR review finds it is likely not possible in certain states.
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As heat prompts early dismissals, Philly lawmakers call for more funds for public school facilities
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.
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Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.
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Listen 1:19The receiver’s office asserts there’s an important caveat to their monetization plan: The entities must remain publicly owned.
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Prison staff accidentally released Daniel Rogers from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility on Aug. 9. The Darby man, who was serving time for a DUI, has yet to return.
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Listen 0:49The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.
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Listen 1:11Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a legal challenge in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground of Pennsylvania.
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Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.
Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.
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Likely Democratic voters in Glenside and Manayunk celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris’ shot at the White House.
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Listen 0:52DNC wraps up as Sen. Casey talks ‘greedflation,’ other Pa. pols reflect on the week
Sen. Bob Casey had his moment at the Democratic National Convention. Other Pennsylvania politicians say Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are bringing joy to the campaign trail.
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Listen 0:54Shapiro responds to Trump calling him ‘the highly overrated Jewish Governor’ of Pennsylvania
Shapiro said “it’s clear over the last few years, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics."
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