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Education

Teachers union ratifies 3-year deal with Philadelphia school district

The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.

2 hours ago

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Two people praying at a memorial for slain kids in a Minneapolis school shooting
Education

Philadelphia Catholic schools review safety protocols after Minneapolis shooting

“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.

2 hours ago

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

3 hours ago

SEPTA 32 bus at south broad street bus stop
Courts & Law

Judge grants temporary injunction over SEPTA’s service cuts

While current service reductions will remain in place, the reduced service to Regional Rail scheduled for next week has been paused pending another hearing set for Sept. 4.

3 hours ago

People walking in American Dream
Courts & Law

New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday

Officials in Paramus argue that the mall's retailers have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, despite promises to comply with the law.

7 hours ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy seeks restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights in N.J. after deadly NYC chopper crash

Murphy noted that the helicopter involved in the April 10 crash was based in Kearny, New Jersey, and plummeted into the Hudson River near the Jersey City waterfront.

8 hours ago

A pharmacist holds a Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shot
Health

Philadelphia health providers say new COVID-19 vaccine eligibility restrictions are confusing patients

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for people 65 and older and younger adults and children with underlying medical conditions.

14 hours ago

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A likeness of Walt Whitman is carved on a memorial marker near his grave site in Camden
Community

America’s 250th: NJ Transit launches ‘Jersey Journeys,’ an interactive map showcasing historic sites accessible by bus and trains

The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.

14 hours ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Education

New Penn policing program for senior officers will help bring change to Philadelphia police, commissioner says

The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

15 hours ago

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after hitting a home run against Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

A Night for the Ages: Schwarber’s historic performance rewrites Phillies history

Schwarber became just the fourth Phillies player, and 21st in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, finishing with a team-record nine RBIs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 win

16 hours ago

homes on a street
Politics & Policy

‘Window dressing’: Delaware Republicans question bipartisan nature of hearings into property tax hikes

Republican state lawmakers complain they were not consulted before Democrats announced bipartisan committee hearings.

24 hours ago

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An Uber sign
Urban Planning

Uber offers free rides to Philly seniors amid SEPTA cuts

The partnership between the rideshare giant and local nonprofits will help Philly’s most vulnerable population get around in the wake of SEPTA service cuts.

1 day ago

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A group of people line up to get onto a SEPTA bus
Urban Planning

Philly bus routes most used by students will be restored next week after Parker announces an advance of city funds

Service will be restored on the 31, 84, 88 and six 400-level routes starting Tuesday. The city will use some of its SEPTA subsidy funds to restore them.

1 day ago

Police gather at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Education
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Swatting group ‘likely responsible’ for campus shooter hoaxes at Villanova and others: Report

Analysts believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.

1 day ago

A person holds a box of Narcan spray
Community

New program offers overdose-reversing medication for free outside 61 Philadelphia firehouses

The program is part of a national effort to get the life-saving overdose reversal drug into the hands of people who truly need it.

1 day ago

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