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HARRISBURG, PA — Visitors with intellectual or physical disabilities now have access to a specialized accessible restroom at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, a new facility designed to better accommodate …
New Accessible Restroom Opens at Pa. Capitol Complex Read More
WAYNE, PA — Aclaris Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRS) said it has initiated a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 1b proof-of-concept trial of its investigational antibody ATI-052 in patients with asthma, as it …
Aclaris Initiates Phase 1b Trial of ATI-052 in Asthma Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in federal prison for his role in an armed carjacking in the city in August 2023, federal prosecutors …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Carjacking Case Read More
MARPLE TWP, PA — Drivers in Delaware County should prepare for daytime road closures and detours beginning Monday as utility construction gets underway along Palmers Mill Road and Paxon Hollow …
Six Weeks of Closures Set for Palmers Mill/Paxon Hollow Road Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on drug charges after officers located him nearly two weeks after a traffic stop in the city.
Wanted Man Arrested After Drug Stop in Wilmington Read More
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Embreeville reported a series of crashes, DUI-related investigations, and an active PennDOT fraud inquiry across Chester County between February 16 and February 23, …
Multiple Crashes, DUI Arrests Among Incidents Reported by State Police Read More
EXTON, PA — West Whiteland Township Police are asking for the public’s help identifying individuals connected to a reported retail theft at a local eyewear store.
Police Seek Suspects in Exton LensCrafters Shoplifting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania municipalities will receive nearly $460.8 million in state transportation funding to maintain local roads and bridges, with the money aimed at helping communities pay for repairs, …
PennDOT Sends $460M To Local Governments for Road Repairs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand universal pre-kindergarten across the state, a move supporters say could boost the economy, help working parents remain in the …
Pa. Lawmakers Weigh Universal Pre-K Plan Amid Workforce Concerns Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A man was shot and killed by police Tuesday afternoon following an hours-long standoff after officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in New Castle …
Man Killed After Hours-Long Police Standoff in New Castle County Read More