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Villanova Adds Four New Voices to Board as University Charts Its Next Era VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has expanded its governing board with four new trustees, drawing leaders from faith, philanthropy, business, and l […]

Nearly $8M in State Grants Target Roads, Bridges, and Sewers Across SD44 ROYERSFORD, PA — A sweeping package of state grants totaling nearly $8 million is set to reshape roads, bridges, and wastewater systems across parts o […]

SEPTA’s December Numbers Reveal Shifting Commutes Amid Closures and Shortages PHILADELPHIA, PA — A turbulent December for transit riders left its mark on the region’s largest transportation system, as system-wide ridership at the […]

Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Cross Delaware in 2026, Tied to Nation’s 250th WILMINGTON, DE — As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, a cross-country Catholic pilgrimage centered on faith, history, and national i […]

Voices of the Founders to Launch America 250 Observance in Chester County WESTTOWN, PA — One of Chester County’s earliest commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary will unfold Tuesday morning with the words that helpe […]

Over $1.1M Flows to Chester County Water Projects as Aging Systems Get Boost WEST CHESTER, PA — More than $1.12 million in new state funding is headed to Chester County to shore up aging sewer and water infrastructure, t […]

Visa Rule Shift Ends Forced Departures for Religious Workers, Easing Years of Disruption WASHINGTON, D.C. — A long-standing immigration hurdle that forced thousands of foreign-born religious workers to leave the United States for a year a […]

Schools Eye Solar Windfall as $25M Grant Push Promises Major Energy Savings PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania schools could soon trade rising electric bills for rooftop solar, as a new $25 million state grant program opens the door t […]

Lancaster Unveils New Water Brand to End Confusion, Not Change Service LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster residents may soon notice a new name on city water communications, but officials say the change is about clarity, not c […]

Pharmacy Deserts Spread Across Pa. as Closures Top 1,000, Reform Fight Grows HARRISBURG, PA — A deepening wave of pharmacy closures has left large swaths of Pennsylvania without reliable access to prescription drugs, prompting a […]

Lancaster Council Sets Tight Clock to Fill Seat Vacated by New Mayor LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster City Council has launched a rapid, rules-bound process to fill a vacant council seat left open by the resignation of former C […]

Pyle Breaks Ground on Major Port of Virginia Hub, Expanding East Coast Reach WEST CHESTER, PA — A century-old transportation company is making a long-term bet on the Port of Virginia, breaking ground on a sprawling integrated l […]

Wilmington Lands $2M PFAS Grant as Federal Funds Reshape Water Systems WILMINGTON, DE — A new infusion of nearly $2 million in federal-backed funding is pushing Wilmington’s long-running effort to confront toxic PFAS con […]

New Senior Living Community Breaks Ground, Adding 162 Homes to West Chester WEST CHESTER, PA — A major new senior living development is taking shape in West Chester, promising to expand housing and care options for older a […]

Wilmington Records Lowest Shootings in Decades as Violent Crime Falls Again WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington closed 2025 with its sharpest drop in violent crime in years, posting the lowest number of shooting incidents since 2003 a […]

Blood Supply Plunges 35% as Red Cross Warns of Critical Shortages PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is sounding an urgent alarm as the nation’s blood supply drops to dangerously low levels, putting pat […]

Free Tax Help Arrives as Philly Small Businesses Brace for a New Filing Era PHILADELPHIA, PA — As sweeping changes to Philadelphia’s business tax rules take effect, the Parker administration has rolled out a new lifeline for […]

Roaches, Temperature Risks Flagged in Chester County Restaurant Inspections CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Health inspectors uncovered a range of food safety violations across Chester County during routine inspections this week, i […]

TekniPlex Unveils Next-Gen Protein and Egg Packaging at IPPE 2026 WAYNE, PA — TekniPlex Consumer Products will spotlight a sweeping slate of new protein tray and egg carton innovations at the International P […]

Two Life Sentences Close a Brutal Chapter in 2018 Philly Street Shooting HARRISBURG, PA — A man convicted of opening fire on a crowded Philadelphia street corner in 2018, killing two men steps from a neighborhood market, h […]