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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Postal Service announced that, in an effort to offset rising fuel costs, it will impose a first-of-its-kind surcharge on package deliveries. The …
Postal Service Plans 8% Package Surcharge as Fuel Prices Surge Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced new rail safety requirements Wednesday aimed at reducing derailments and improving emergency response times following recent high-profile train incidents.
Will New Rail Rules Prevent the Next Disaster? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to update the state’s definition of marriage, aligning it with federal law that recognizes same-sex unions.
Will Pa. Law Finally Reflect Same-Sex Marriage Rights? Read More
MIDDLETOWN TWP, PA — Drivers in Bucks County should prepare for recurring daytime delays as PennDOT schedules lane closures on Ellis Road for trail and sidewalk construction throughout April.
Ellis Road Work Could Slow Midday Traffic All Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two companies are facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to the alleged improper storage and disposal of hazardous waste at a Beaver County facility, the Pennsylvania Attorney …
Hazardous Waste Charges Filed After Fires, $2.4M Cleanup Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Drivers on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for ongoing congestion as PennDOT implements a long-term lane closure near the I-476 interchange in Marple and …
Route 3 Lane Closure Could Cause Major Delays Near I-476 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at licensed establishments across the county following inspections conducted March 26, including temperature control issues, sanitation …
Chester County Reports Food Safety Violations at Multiple Sites Read More
BERWYN, PA — A student-led robotics team based in Berwyn received the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial Robotics Competition, organizers announced.
Berwyn Robotics Team Wins Rookie All-Star Award at Competition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Lancaster County teenagers were adjudicated delinquent Wednesday in juvenile court after admitting to dozens of felony charges related to manufacturing child sexual abuse material involving manipulated …
Lancaster Teens Adjudicated in Child Exploitation Image Case Read More
MALVERN, PA — Activists and community members gathered Wednesday at Vanguard’s headquarters to deliver a petition signed by more than 30,000 people urging the company to stop financing petrochemical projects, …
Activists Deliver Petition Urging Vanguard to Exit Petrochemicals Read More