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CHESTER, PA — A new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates after the agency announced that only state and local …
USCIS Policy Change Restricts Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Raising Concerns in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) is relaunching Art on the Ridge this month as a permanent gallery, transforming a once-vacant storefront at 6155A Ridge Avenue into a cultural …
Art on the Ridge Returns as Permanent Gallery, Expanding Cultural Footprint on Ridge Avenue Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A South Dakota man who spent decades working as a defense contractor was sentenced Monday to more than 10 years in prison for attempting to provide classified …
South Dakota Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Espionage Read More
TREDYFFRIN TWP, PA — PECO Energy announced that utility construction will close a section of northbound Route 252 (Bearhill Road) in Tredyffrin Township beginning Monday, September 15.
Why Overnight Closures on Route 252 Could Snarl Travel in Tredyffrin Township Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — Authorities are investigating a violent incident at Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in New Morgan Borough, after a riot broke out on the evening of September …
Chaos at Abraxas Academy: How a Night of Violence Turned Into a Full-Scale Riot Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic National Committee this week rolled out a nationwide voter registration campaign, organizing more than 50 events across 27 states and territories in what party officials …
Democrats Launch Nationwide Voter Registration Push Ahead of 2026 Elections Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with an alleged theft investigation involving stolen credit cards. According to the Wyomissing …
Wyomissing Police Search for Two Suspects in Credit Card Theft Investigation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged shooting that critically injured a 32-year-old man on August 24, 2025. …
Unidentified Suspect Leaves Man Critically Wounded in Early Morning Torresdale Avenue Shooting Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — InLiquid Gallery will present The Source of Self Regard, a new exhibition opening October 3, bringing together six Black artists with Philadelphia roots in a collective exploration …
InLiquid Gallery Exhibition Explores Black Selfhood and Belonging Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has secured the No. 2 position among 18 retirement plan providers in the J.D. Power 2025 Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study, underscoring the firm’s progress …
Vanguard Ranks Second in J.D. Power Study for Retirement Plan Digital Experience Read More