A change in an important federal program has some Pennsylvania employers worried. And a ban on the use of plastic bags could get even stronger. cover art

A change in an important federal program has some Pennsylvania employers worried. And a ban on the use of plastic bags could get even stronger.

A change in an important federal program has some Pennsylvania employers worried. And a ban on the use of plastic bags could get even stronger.

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Employers and entrepreneurs are reacting to President Trump declaring a change to H1B visas.

In Philadelphia, City Council members are planning to strengthen the city’s plastic bag ban and impose a ten-cent fee on paper bags, but Mayor Cherelle Parker may not be on board.

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police observed school bus safety week with a ceremony Wednesday at the State Museum.

At one Pittsburgh high school, students from all over the world speak a total of around 50 languages. About 40% of Brashear High School's student population are English Language learners.

Some good news of you’re a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles…Brandon Graham has come out of retirement.

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