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The Bucks County coroner ruled an April jail death an accidental overdose after toxicology detected fentanyl, codeine and medetomidine. It’s the second in‑custody fatality this year.
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Morning fog gives way to a muggy Thursday; highs near 95 and heat index over 100. Cooling centers are active and late‑day storms could produce damaging wind.
Special masters say five law firms steered retired players to unapproved doctors, putting nearly $100 million in Parkinson’s awards under review.
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Tidal Force will run its final season this summer, with the last day on Sept. 7, 2026. Chocolate World may route overflow visitors to paid Hersheypark lots when its lot is full.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rep. Chris Rabb is pushing to redraw Philadelphia’s decades-old ward map and press party leaders to modernize how the city chooses power, timing his move with recent primary wins.
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Punch Buggy Brewing opens a Main Street taproom in Spring City this Saturday, bringing Philly cans, live music and Deezy’s cheesesteaks to the borough’s growing downtown.
Mostly clear and comfortable Tuesday; scattered storms Wednesday, then dangerous heat Thursday–Friday.
Two Wilmington houses caught fire overnight; city crews battled separate blazes just blocks apart. Officials have not released cause or injury information.
A pilot performed an emergency landing on Route 11/15 near Selinsgrove after reporting a mechanical issue; no injuries were reported and the plane was taken to Penn Valley Airport.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Rising Sun Inn in Franconia Township has closed and is pending sale to the township for $1.25M; officials say they will preserve the 1739 tavern and barn.
A Friday-night house fire in Strawberry Mansion killed one person and left three firefighters injured, officials say. Crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.
A 37‑year‑old Trenton man was arrested in Morrisville and charged with attempted murder and aggravated arson after a May 16 house fire on Pennington Avenue. No injuries were reported.
State reports and a university evaluation show roughly half of child deaths in Pennsylvania haven't been reviewed since 2020. Advocates call the program an "unfunded mandate" and say more state staff and funding are needed.
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