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.
Pennsylvania
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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.
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Pittsburgh expands Central Northside RPPP Area “HH” and funds “Safe Passages”
Pittsburgh City Council passed July 7 rules expanding Central Northside RPPP Area “HH” and signed July 8 funding up to $250,000 for Safe Passages.
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Pittsburgh Council vote set on lead dust sample contract for rentals
Pittsburgh PA – City Council will consider Resolution 2026-0540 authorizing Batta Environmental for lead dust sample materials and analysis.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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Route 3009 bridge detour starts July 21: Altoona-area driver guide
PennDOT says the Route 3009 (Valley Forge Road) bridge over Blair Gap Run will be on a signed detour starting Tuesday, July 21, with a lift around Aug. 17.
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Supreme Court docket in Hershey v. City of Bossier City: amicus surge, Aug. 17 deadline
Hershey v. City of Bossier City (No. 25-1389): amicus briefs poured in July 14–16, as the justices weigh qualified-immunity limits; respondents’ brief is due Aug. 17.
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PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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Measles alert for travelers: possible exposure at PHL terminals A–C
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s health department warns some travelers at PHL terminals A, B and C on July 4 (7:30–11:15 a.m.) may have been exposed.
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Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.
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Philadelphia Water & Sewer: TAP-R reconciliation surcharges rise Sept. 1, 2026
Philadelphia PA – The Water, Sewer & Storm Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision July 1, 2026. Water: $5.41/MCF; sewer: $7.56/MCF.
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Harrisburg under DEP “Code Purple” air alert as smoke worsens: Friday–Saturday update
Pennsylvania DEP issued a statewide Code Purple PM2.5 alert for Friday, July 17. Here’s how Harrisburg residents should plan through Saturday.
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Philadelphia schools get $157.3M more from PA’s 2026-27 budget; save/restore 340
The enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget adds $157.3M for the School District of Philadelphia, which says it will save and restore 340 school-based positions.
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PennDOT: Public comments open for U.S. 22 / Route 191 changes—July 23
PennDOT says public comments for the U.S. 22/Route 191 interchange plan in Bethlehem Township end July 23, 2026—design-stage lane and signal changes.