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Public Menace or Family Fun? Fireworks in Pennsylvania July 03, 2023

For decades, backyard fireworks enthusiasts in Western Pennsylvania had two choices: trek across state lines to purchase fancy pyrotechnics or settle for some sparklers in Pennsylvania. Rob Kuhns of Hempfield spends around $500 a year on fireworks fo...

Philadelphia is Going to the Dogs March 06, 2023

Center City is overrun with canines and all of the problems they bring. by Thom Nickels...

Will FBI Agent Who Shot Dog in Philly Face Consequences? February 23, 2023

The owner of the deceased animal would likely have to move forward with legal action seeking a penalty, per city and state law....

Pennsylvanians Near East Palestine Say They're Forgotten February 20, 2023

Late last week, WESA spoke with multiple Pennsylvanians in Beaver County who live within or just beyond the evacuation area near the site of the train derailment.One couple said they have been able to return home, and except for the occasional smell ...

Keep Your Dogs and Cats February 16, 2023

Pet owners don’t really like animals, reduce their pets to “mere dolls” and “commodities,” break their spirits, and selfishly......

Derailment Aftermath: How Worried Should People Be? February 15, 2023

Plumes of smoke, questions about dead animals, worries about the drinking water. A train derailment in Ohio and subsequent burning of some of the hazardous chemicals has people asking: how worried should they be?...