OCFA board removes interim from Chief TJ McGovern’s title
The Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors voted Thursday to remove the interim from Chief TJ McGovern’s title as it continues its nationwide search for a long-term chief. McGovern…
New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide
By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA and ANTON L. DELGADO NEW YORK (AP) — A United Nations report released Thursday shows that there is still a multibillion dollar funding gap for preserving…
Trump signs agreement between U.S., Denmark, and Greenland to bolster Arctic security
Listen to article • 0:00 minUNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, easing tensions over…
How Temple University failed my daughter on her first day of college
Listen to article • 0:00 minRemember all those big feelings you had on move-in day as a college freshman? After a long summer, you probably arrived on campus ready to…
As measles cases grow in Pennsylvania, some parents are speeding up vaccinations and avoiding Lancaster County
Listen to article • 0:00 minLeah Santos still wears a mask during her daily Regional Rail commute into Philly. The 35-year-old nurse from Springfield, Delaware County, never stopped implementing COVID-19-era…
Historic Dana Point home by Hollywoodland developer lists for $2.2M
A stucco fireplace with geometric diamond-tile inlay and a raised brick hearth anchors the living room. (Photo by PreviewFirst) Inside, the main living area features white walls, warm hardwood flooring…
Burlington County’s free shuttle bus will finally hit the road next week
Some Burlington County residents might see an unfamiliar blue shuttle bus on the roads next week as the region welcomes its first new public transit option in more than two…
European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears
ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — European leaders joined forces Monday to highlight growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipping routes, governments are vying for vast natural…
Erin Brockovich has fallen into the permanent grift trap
Few people are famous enough to have a biopic. Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is one of them. Brockovich became a household name for her role in the $333 million settlement…
MyChart Medicare phishing scam raises concern among Philadelphia health systems
Listen to article • 0:00 minPhiladelphia-area health systems are warning residents to beware of an online phishing scam that mimics MyChart, the secure online patient portal used by most leading…