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Philadelphians board 32 bus
Urban Planning

Judge orders full restoration of SEPTA service, but fare increase can continue

A consumer rights activist and two other riders sued SEPTA, calling the service cuts discriminatory and saying the agency exaggerated the crisis to lobby for more funding.

3 hours ago

Montgomery County Commissioners sit behind the commission bench
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County establishes a human relations commission

The commission will enforce nondiscrimination policies in housing, employment and public accommodations.

3 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission

If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.

3 hours ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Delaware data center proposal continues to face public opposition as state and local officials propose new regulations

Concerns about impacts to the environment and energy demand swirl around a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center planned for Delaware City.

4 hours ago

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Urban Planning

‘Victim of a massive political football’: Delaware County upset over SEPTA cuts, but says it won’t raise taxes to cover deficit

Delaware County officials are bracing for the worst if Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to reach a deal to fund SEPTA.

7 hours ago

Roz McPherson stands in front of a panel exhibit about slavery
Politics & Policy

Philly residents plan fight to protect Independence Mall slavery exhibit marked for possible removal by White House

The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.

8 hours ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach

Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.

9 hours ago

Jalen Hurts during the game
Things To Do
Community

Eagles home opener at the Linc, Fringe Festival begins and the 13th annual Haverford Music Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 4–7: A group kayak excursion from Camden to Philly, fall festivals galore and Lake Street Dive in Delaware are among the weekend event highlights.

14 hours ago

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Community

New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents

The state Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit Give Something Back to provide mentorship and other wraparound support.

14 hours ago

A mother posing for a photo with her two children
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philly cash assistance program is proving successful at keeping low-income renters housed. Will it continue?

A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.

15 hours ago

Sarah Bailey shops through clothes
Community

Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry

Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.

15 hours ago

Listen 3:49
an aerial view of a data center owned by Amazon Web Services
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers grapple with how to handle demand for data centers

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania state lawmakers held a hearing with stakeholders to better understand how the state can prepare and manage the growth of data centers.

24 hours ago

Tarik Khan speaks
Politics & Policy

Philly-area Democrats use Eagles home opener as an opportunity to push for more SEPTA funding

“We shouldn't have to rely on a gambling company to fund our transit,” Pennsylvania state Rep. Tarik Khan said Wednesday at NRG Station.

1 day ago

A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
Health

Pennsylvania pharmacies can now offer new COVID vaccines after state adopts recommendations from medical societies

Pennsylvania pharmacies can now refer to major medical organizations for COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the absence of CDC guidance.

1 day ago

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver speaks into a microphone outside of an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey
Politics & Policy

House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman over actions at detention center

The House has rejected a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.

1 day ago

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