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The University of Delaware campus in Newark.
Courts & Law

‘Kill all’: University of Delaware student arrested with machine gun, manifesto and plans to attack the school’s campus

The 25-year-old was found with handwritten notes targeting a member of the University of Delaware Police Department and a drawing of a school building.

13 mins ago

Children run on a lawn
Community

Thinking about becoming a foster parent in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Here’s what to know

The operations of foster agencies in all three states vary, but they share the same goal: to provide children care in a safe, supportive environment.

59 mins ago

braided hair being styled
Politics & Policy

Pa. legislators and activists celebrate signing of CROWN Act, which protects against discrimination based on hairstyle

After several years of activism and coalition building, the commonwealth became the 29th state to enact such legislation.

6 hours ago

Listen 1:08
a woman in a crowd holds a sign reading SAVE MEDICAID
Health

‘Stretched thin’: Medicaid cuts threaten Delawareans’ access to health care in rural areas

Delaware has a plan to transform health care in the state’s rural areas, but is dealing with billions in federal funding cuts.

7 hours ago

Listen 1:00
The U.S. Capitol Building can be seen against a blue skyline
Politics & Policy

Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

7 hours ago

A doctor holds a newborn squirrel
Community

What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.

8 hours ago

Listen 0:56
A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia
Money

U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The REAL ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have been allowed to clear security with extra screening. The fees will begin in February.

16 hours ago

An overhead shot of a roundabout
Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026

The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.

18 hours ago

Matt Kinservik, profesor de inglés de la Universidad de Delaware
Education

Un profesor de Delaware transforma la clase de escritura al enseñar a los estudiantes a usar IA mientras la tecnología transforma la fuerza laboral.

En la Universidad de Delaware, un profesor de escritura enseña a los estudiantes a utilizar la IA de manera responsable, explorando sus capacidades.

20 hours ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

20 hours ago

Listen 1:12
Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick
Politics & Policy

U.S. Appeals Court disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney

Habba became part of Trump’s legal team while he was out of office and has proven herself to be dedicated to the president’s agenda.

1 day ago

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outside West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington
Community

With 470 children in Delaware’s foster care system, teens wait the longest for homes and many age out without stability

Older kids face the steepest challenges in Delaware’s foster care system to find housing, jobs and transportation as they age out.

1 day ago

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a child plays a xylophone
Education

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

1 day ago

Listen 2:15
a Christmas tabletop display
Community

Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

1 day ago

Isaiah T. Martin, Empowered CDC’s president and CEO, stands next to a piece of artwork at the nonprofit's first community waste disposal site near Bartram's Garden.
Community

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

1 day ago

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