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What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know
Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.
5 hours ago
New Castle County says the prior administration was advised to send out the new property values last summer, not in mid-November.
8 hours ago
‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations
The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.
9 hours ago
School District of Philadelphia is relaunching its Parent and Family University
The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent and Family University will provide civic engagement, financial literacy, and other resources for participating schools’ caregivers
12 hours ago
Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving
As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.
13 hours ago
Joint Base MDL lockdown lifted in New Jersey
Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.
14 hours ago
U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.
15 hours ago
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns
Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.
20 hours ago
Three people, including a 14-year-old soccer player, were killed in 2012 during a shootout at Eden Park in the city’s Southbridge section.
21 hours ago
Listen 1:58Montgomery County offers free COVID-19, flu vaccines at community clinics
County residents can make an appointment online or walk in to receive their vaccine.
21 hours ago
Listen 0:40Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly
Philadelphians donned lederhosen on South Street to celebrate Bavarian culture this past weekend.
1 day ago
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital head to auction block
Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.
1 day ago
Here’s what to know about the possible government shutdown
Neither side is showing any signs of budging, with the House not even expected to have votes this week.
1 day ago
Crandall Speights fled after he was indicted. Police discovered 40 pieces of jewelry during his arrest in New Jersey in January.
1 day ago
Surviving ‘The Biggest Loser’: Tracey Yukich Lane's untold story
16 years after "The Biggest Loser", Tracey Yukich Lane opens up about her experience, being painted a villain, and keeping the weight off.
2 days ago
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