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Funding doubled to $10 million for Pa. grants to enhance security for nonprofits
PITTSBURGH — In the years sincethe Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Pennsylvania has devoted millions of dollars to protecting houses of worship, people and places that could be targets for hate. Now the state is doubling that funding. The new state budget increases the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant program...
New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public
Lawsuits designed to intimidate and silence people who exercise their First Amendment rights could have costly consequences in Pennsylvania under legislation signed into law July 18. Civil rights, good government and press freedom groups applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1466, which provides a way for people and groups targeted for speaking out […] The post New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials growing garden to donate food to local pantry
(WHTM) — Tuesday’s hometown heroes are setting an example for sustainability. Employees for the Turnpike Commission use their lunch breaks to tend the garden outside the central administration building near Highspire. They’re growing vegetables in a plot of unused land and harvesting them for a local food pantry. The Turnpike Commission says the garden exemplifies […]
Reactivation of former Greensgrow West planned: Call for ideas
For many years, 5123-5129 Baltimore Avenue operated as Greensgrow West – the West Philly hub of a nonprofit organization with the mission of growing fresh produce and making nutrition accessible to all Philadelphians, regardless of income. Due to unexpected financial challenges, Greensgrow closed in 2022. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s office...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
MoAR gives students insight into revolution-era life for Africans in America
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. The Museum of the American Revolution is welcoming eight local students to participate in this year’s ‘Living History Youth Summer Institute,’ a six-week in-depth course designed for young adults who have an interest in understanding more about the lives of people of African ancestry during the American Revolution.
State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s top police officer faced questions Tuesday from lawmakers who wanted details on how the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement communicated when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, killed one rallygoer and injured two others in Butler, Pennsylvania. Lawmakers were aghast to learn state police relayed […] The post State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
$1.2M in federal cash to help Pa. expand Eastern Massasauga rattler's habitat
Jul. 23—The Eastern Massasauga rattler is one of the few venomous snakes native to Pennsylvania. It's also the least likely to be spotted, because its historic range only includes parts of Butler, Clarion, Venango and Mercer counties along with a small slice of Armstrong County. But there may be a few more of them around in years to come after state wildlife agencies use $1.2 million from the ...
Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within...
2 teens shot, 1 killed, in separate Philadelphia shootings, marking latest gun violence among youth
Philadelphia's youth are once again the latest victims of gun violence in the city.A 16-year-old boy was gunned down in a targeted hit Tuesday afternoon.Witnesses say three people had been chasing the teen in the city's Oxford Circle section. They then fired more than 50 shots before standing over him to kill him.A 15-year-old girl is also recovering from being shot in the neck in a separate incident in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood. It happened around around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1400 block of West Loudon Street. Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an argument earlier in the day...
Handling of chemical contamination near Bartram’s Garden trail draws fire
The discovery of chemical contamination near a trail at Bartam’s Garden in Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River, set off a round of recriminations and finger-pointing about when regulators first knew about it and how they responded. Since the discovery made headlines last week,...
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties announced plans to redevelop the site while still retaining key anchor sites. The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. New research shows Philadelphia remains a city of homeowners but is less affordable than it’s...
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