Budget

Heating oil prices soar in Pennsylvania — and relief may not be coming

The cost of heating oil in Pennsylvania has nearly doubled since last fall, putting serious financial strain on households heading into winter. Experts say a federal release of fuel reserves is unlikely to bring prices down meaningfully for Pennsylvania residents.

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Culture

Philly's interactive 'portal' to other cities is shutting down

Philadelphia's much-discussed 'portal' — the live video connection linking the city to other urban spaces around the world — is coming to an end. The city is also grappling with changes to the social studies curriculum in schools and a toxic site cleanup underway in Port Richmond.

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Culture

West Philly launches spooky Halloween spot-sharing tool ahead of Halloween

A new interactive tool lets West Philadelphia residents find and share the best Halloween decorations and spooky spots in their neighborhood. With Halloween just days away, it's a fun community resource for families and trick-or-treaters planning their routes.

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