Chester County Opens Ballot Drop Boxes as Pennsylvania Voter Registration Deadline Nears
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — Chester County's mail-in ballot drop boxes open Monday and will remain available through Election Day, as Pennsylvania voters…
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Facing Deficits, SEPTA Raises Fares to $2.90 and Overhauls Transit Routes
PHILADELPHIA — Facing mounting operational deficits and prolonged budget pressures, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has officially implemented a comprehensive restructuring…
The 10th Annual ‘Made in Philadelphia Fall Market’ Brings Vibrant Energy to Dilworth Park
PHILADELPHIA — Under a brilliant, clear autumn sky and comfortable fall weather, residents and visitors gathered at Dilworth Park in front of…
First Global Congress Devoted to Type 1 Diabetes Opens in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The first global congress devoted entirely to type 1 diabetes opens Friday in Philadelphia, bringing researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and…
Philadelphia Gas Works Seeks Rate Hike as Winter Nears
Philadelphia Gas Works is seeking permission to raise rates as winter approaches, a move that would increase heating bills for hundreds of…
30th Street Station Tops List of Busiest Amtrak Stations
Philadelphia's 30th Street Station remains one of the busiest rail hubs in America, handling more passengers than all but a handful of…
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Winter Home Checklist Before the Cold Arrives
October is the month to get your home ready for winter, before Philadelphia's first hard freeze turns small problems into expensive ones.…
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Nears as Premiums Rise in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance is approaching, and people who buy coverage on their own face sharply higher prices, according to…
Philadelphia Halloween Guide From a Haunted Prison to a Family Science Day
PHILADELPHIA — Halloween season is underway in Philadelphia, with events ranging from a haunted historic prison to family-friendly science experiments. Here is…
Philadelphia Area Heads Toward Peak Fall Color in Mid to Late October
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia region is heading toward peak fall foliage in mid to late October, and experts say this year could…
What the Council Starbucks Boycott Means for Philly Shops and Baristas
Philadelphia City Council's unanimous Oct. 2 resolution urging residents to boycott Starbucks is unlikely to change the daily routine at most coffee…
Philadelphia Council Passes Resolution Urging Starbucks Boycott in Labor Dispute
Philadelphia City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to pass a resolution calling on residents to boycott Starbucks until the coffee chain…
DrinkPAK’s Philadelphia Plant Takes Shape as Job Questions Remain
PHILADELPHIA — A $195 million DrinkPAK manufacturing plant in the Bellwether District of South and Southwest Philadelphia is rising on schedule, state…
Two Free October Gatherings Worth a Trip to Center City and Fairmount Park
PHILADELPHIA — Two free outdoor events anchor the second half of October in Philadelphia, one a shopping weekend at City Hall and…
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