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- Pennsylvania’s wrongful conviction bill could leave many behind
Most states have a system for compensating people after they’ve been exonerated. Pennsylvania does not, despite state lawmakers steadily introducing bills to create one for at least the past two decades. That would change under identical wrongful conviction compensation bills currently in each chamber of the state legislature. But the proposals are a mixed bag,
- Shapiro calls on leaders to speak with moral clarity after Minn. ‘assassination’
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on leaders across the country to speak and act with moral clarity in the wake of what is being called a “politically motivated assassination” of a Democratic state lawmaker in Minnesota. The governor posted a statement on the social platform X, formerly called Twitter, just before noon. It came about 90 minutes
- Minnesota House Democratic leader dead after ‘politically motivated assassination’
Minnesotal Gov. Tim Walz, appearing emotional at a press conference in the north metro, said they were killed in an apparent “politically motivated assassination.”
WITF Central PA
- Chester County restaurant inspections, June 15, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Berks County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a […]
- Observed marinated chicken thawing at room temperature: Franklin County restaurant inspections June 15, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Granny’s Kitchen Company, mobile food facility Type 4, 1435 Brechbill […]
- Berks County restaurant inspections June 14, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Lancaster County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they […]
Hidden City Philadelphia
- “Banners of Liberty” Exhibition Gives Warning to the Dangerous Erosion of National Unity
On the eve of Flag Day 2025, Mickey Herr finds America, and its patriotic symbolism, upended by destructive political theater
Billy Penn
- We don’t do kings here: Photos from Philadelphia’s ‘No Kings’ protest
“The spirit of Philadelphia is the spirit of America.” –Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), speaking at “No Kings” Philadelphia In a city steeped in revolutionary past, the symbolism of Flag Day The post We don’t do kings here: Photos from Philadelphia’s ‘No Kings’ protest appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
- Tens of thousands of marchers came to ‘No Kings’ protest, from near and far, with litany of concerns
Thousands of people filled the Ben Franklin Parkway Saturday in a “day of defiance” against President Donald Trump. While most attendees to the “No Kings” protest were local, some came The post Tens of thousands of marchers came to ‘No Kings’ protest, from near and far, with litany of concerns appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
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- Community solar project in Sussex County will power 750 homes, advancing Delaware’s climate and energy goals
Delaware’s first of six community solar farms has launched in Sussex County, supporting low-income households and the state’s 2050 net-zero goal.
- Philadelphia health officials ramp up disease surveillance, safety plans for upcoming FIFA tournaments
The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.
Berks County TV
- Low-Income Pennsylvanians Could Lose Access to Weight-Loss Drugs as Harrisburg Searches for Savings
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration plans to save money by cutting poor patients’ access to expensive weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Not everyone is on board. The post Low-Income Pennsylvanians Could Lose Access to Weight-Loss Drugs as Harrisburg Searches for Savings appeared first on BCTV.
- Great PA News Quiz: Big Tech’s Big Investment, the Impact of Potential Medicaid Cuts, and Snack Polls Are Open
In this week’s news quiz: Democrats in Congress boycott a Philly restaurateur, a PA company experiences a major outage, and a PA snackmaker wants your thoughts on its next chip. The post Great PA News Quiz: Big Tech’s Big Investment, the Impact of Potential Medicaid Cuts, and Snack Polls Are Open appeared first on BCTV.
Public Source
- Thousands counter Trump’s military parade in No Kings protests in Pittsburgh
Thousands of people showed up in downtown Pittsburgh to take part in the No Kings Day of Defiance protests planned across nearly 2,000 cities and towns globally this weekend. Two protests organized by multiple groups culminated at Pittsburgh’s City County building Saturday afternoon, timed to lead up to a 6 p.m. military parade in Washington, The post Thousands counter Trump’s military parade in No Kings protests in Pittsburgh appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
- At a tough time, facing a big decision, I asked: What would my grandmas do?
Drawing inspiration from Pauline’s achievements after fleeing pre-war Vienna and Hannah’s industriousness and flair, I took a leap to build a foundation for change. The post At a tough time, facing a big decision, I asked: What would my grandmas do? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.