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PENNSYLVANIA — A new national survey suggests that kratom, the once–trendy herbal extract marketed as a natural fix for pain and focus, may be losing its cultural shine. Thirty-nine percent …
Is Kratom the Next Public-Health Crisis? New Survey Reveals Pennsylvania’s Growing Alarm Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark move that places Pennsylvania among a growing list of states expanding civil rights protections, Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed the CROWN Act into …
Shapiro Signs CROWN Act, But What Will This Civil Rights Shift Mean for Pennsylvanians? Read More
NEWARK, DE — The Newark Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old Downingtown man wanted on several outstanding warrants, including a warrant for stalking.
Multi-State Search Intensifies as Police Seek Downingtown Man Wanted for Stalking Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists traveling through some of Philadelphia’s busiest corridors should brace for significant weekday delays as PennDOT continues line striping operations tied to its extensive resurfacing program across …
Widespread Lane Closures Set to Slow Center City as Line Striping Continues Read More
JENKINTOWN, PA — National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), one of the largest grantmaking institutions in the United States, reported a dramatic rise in donor-advised fund giving in Fiscal Year 2025, with …
Charitable Surge Raises Big Questions: Why Did Donor Grants Explode This Year? Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors uncovered a wave of troubling food-safety violations across multiple restaurants, convenience stores, and food retailers on November 24, prompting renewed concerns about …
Alarming Violations Spark Fresh Scrutiny of Chester County Food Establishments Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s newest James Beard Award–winning arrival is turning up the heat on the city’s holiday dining season. Uchi, which opened this year at 1620 Sansom Street, has …
Uchi Rolls Out Lavish Holiday Surprises — But What’s Hidden Inside the Box? Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A new state review of Phoenixville Hospital’s financial reporting reveals data errors, disqualified claims, and eligibility questions that could directly impact the facility’s share of Pennsylvania’s 2026 …
Audit Flags Data Errors as Phoenixville Hospital Faces High-Stakes Funding Review Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Square Police have arrested a 20-year-old borough resident following a Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearing that prompted the victim to report a series of alleged …
PFA Hearing Leads to Arrest as Kennett Square Man Faces Assault Allegations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mighty Writers, the Philadelphia-based youth literacy nonprofit known for its free writing programs and community food initiatives, announced a major leadership shift with the appointment of Dr. …
Mighty Writers Names New Leader as Bold Vision Sparks Curiosity Across Philly Read More