Jenkintown Names New Superintendent Ahead of 2026-27 School Year
Dr. Brea D’Angelo takes over the Jenkintown School District after Jill Takacs’s early departure, putting communication and operations in focus.
Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg’s $6.8M William Penn demolition enters next phase
The former William Penn High School demolition process began with staging July 28, while asbestos work, air testing and dust controls continue.
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ICE detention plans end for warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties
DHS withdrew appeals tied to two proposed Pennsylvania ICE detention sites, but DEP orders, inspections and local infrastructure questions remain.
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Pittsburgh Parkway East reopens early as local closures remain
Parkway East reopened July 27 after a 17-day Commercial Street Bridge closure, but Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run Trail are expected to stay closed through early August.
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Philadelphia SEPTA riders face another funding cliff after strong summer ridership
Philadelphia riders face no immediate SEPTA fare hike or service cut, but a temporary $394 million funding fix expires in July 2027 without recurring state support.
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Lancaster County remains at center of Pennsylvania measles surge
Pennsylvania had 142 measles cases through July 27. Lancaster County accounted for roughly 60%, while officials urged residents to check records and watch symptoms.
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Modesto begins environmental review for proposed east-side Walmart
Modesto CA – Environmental review is open for a proposed Walmart and retail project near Oakdale Road, with public comments due August 3, 2026.
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Little Elm Reviews Short-Term Rental Rules After Birthday-Party Shooting
Little Elm officials are reviewing possible short-term-rental enforcement after a minor was injured in a July 17 birthday-party shooting near White Oak Drive.
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Church Road resurfacing starts in Wyncote as PennDOT work continues
Church Road resurfacing began July 27 in Wyncote, with overnight paving, daytime utility work, lane restrictions and delays near an active PennDOT project.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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State College awaits final share of Pennsylvania budget funding
Pennsylvania’s new budget boosts education funding, but State College schools still need a confirmed local allocation while Penn State expects new performance-based aid.
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Ford City Road Bids Reach Deadline; Contract Details Still Pending
Ford City Borough’s July 24 bid deadline has passed for two road projects, but streets, bidders, costs, schedules and traffic plans remain undisclosed.
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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Pittsburgh Bridge Slide Could Reopen Parkway East Before Aug. 3
PennDOT says Pittsburgh’s Parkway East could reopen during the week of July 27, but weather and remaining bridge work could delay the return of I-376 traffic.
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Delaware County Seeks Bids for Repairs to Two Folsom Bridges
Delaware County is seeking bids for repairs to two Folsom bridges over Stony Creek. No contractor, construction schedule or traffic plan is confirmed.
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Philadelphia oversight group launches “mere encounters” inquiry—what it means for people stopped on the street
Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has launched a “mere encounters” inquiry and is asking residents for stories and workshop requests tied to police-civilian interactions.
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Feasterville Trevose gas & diesel prices: AAA Philadelphia averages tick up again (7/25/26)
Feasterville Trevose PA Gas & Diesel Watch — AAA’s Philadelphia (PA only) averages on 7/25/26 rose to $4.261 regular and $5.590 diesel, both up since yesterday.
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Gibsonia drivers: I-79 Exit 73 beam-work restrictions set for July 13–16
Gibsonia PA – PennDOT scheduled overnight lane reductions and ramp changes for the I-79/Route 910 Wexford (Exit 73) interchange nights July 13–16, 7 p.m.–6 a.m.
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PennDOT’s I-376 (Parkway East) closure: July 10–Aug. 3 detours + 511PA map
PennDOT is fully closing I-376 (Parkway East) from July 10–Aug. 3 between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Exit 77. Use 511PA to plan detours.
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Trevose Road bridge detour ends July 20 near Poquessing Creek: what to know
PennDOT says the Trevose Road bridge over Poquessing Creek detour ran June 22–July 20. Here’s what drivers should check before heading out on July 22.
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Philadelphia closes online sales-tax loophole for out-of-city sellers—full 8% starts July 1
Philadelphia says remote online sellers must collect the city’s extra 2% sales tax on orders delivered in Philly—not just Pennsylvania’s 6%—starting July 1.
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Pittsburgh ZBA (July 16): Strip District housing & parking variances, plus 6 cases
Pittsburgh PA – The July 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda includes a Strip District 37-unit proposal seeking parking relief and 6 more neighborhood cases.