Penn's School of Arts and Sciences unveiled 'SAS Horizons' on Feb. 25, 2026, laying out curriculum changes, a new research fund and plans to modernize Rittenhouse labs.

A recent snowstorm canceled drives and closed Red Cross centers, knocking out about 1,000 donations and deepening a regional blood shortage. Local banks are urgently calling for donors.

Geisinger agreed to pay $450,000 and accept a two‑year consent decree after the EEOC said the system denied reasonable accommodations to workers with disabilities.

Penn told graduate resident advisors they will no longer receive free on‑campus summer housing, prompting protests and a petition as students face new summer costs.

Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste declared a snow emergency in West Chester starting 10 a.m. Sunday. Parking bans, towing and trash delays are in effect as crews clear streets.

The city’s Claim Your Money PHL campaign is back with free tax prep and multilingual support to help Philadelphians claim EITC, CTC and the new state WPTC before April 15.

Two years after unionizing, Callowhill staff say contract talks have stalled amid disputes over pay, scheduling and safety.

The Phoenixville Fire Department now has "Wag'n O2 Fur Life" pet oxygen masks, thanks to a local donor. These enhance the department's ability to save pets in emergencies.

Philadelphia launches the Breathe Philly network with 76 air quality monitors, providing real-time data to improve public health and inform policy. Mayor Parker introduced the system in Stinger Square Park.

The city will distribute 1,000 Ring doorbells and lifetime subscriptions to older Philadelphians through PCA, part of a national pilot officials say will boost home safety.

MoneyLion’s Feb. 2026 analysis finds middle‑class thresholds vary widely across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware — from roughly $51,700 in PA to about $69,500 in NJ.

Philadelphia seniors to benefit from new tech initiative for independence and safety, to be unveiled by Mayor Parker, involving PCA, USAging, and Ring.

Koselig Nook, a reservation-only teahouse, is moving from Coatesville to Exton and plans to open later this month with daytime study sessions and evening tea events.