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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Science

Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps

Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.

9 hours ago

A view of a stool sample seen through a microscope with a parasite present.
Health

An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora

If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.

9 hours ago

Inside the studio of WURD radio.
Community

WURD Radio’s ‘Freedom Journeys’ recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city

The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.

10 hours ago

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United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts
Arts & Entertainment

‘He’s built to bounce back.’ USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese’s youth coach sees Monday’s World Cup loss as a coachable moment

Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.

23 hours ago

A large crane shoots water down at a pile of scrap metal.
Courts & Law

EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says

The judge’s order comes after City Council rejected a settlement with EMR that would have allowed the site to reopen with conditions.

23 hours ago

Residents are in the audience for the town hall meeting.
Community

Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say

Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.

1 day ago

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Tameka Flowers
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Anxiety and hope as women lifers await legislative action on 2nd degree murder

Women convicted of felony murder are awaiting answers after the state supreme court ruled their mandatory sentences unconstitutional.

1 day ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 day ago

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Caesar Rodney's statue is now in Washington, D.C.'s Freedom Plaza
Politics & Policy

‘Directly enslaving at least 26 people’: New report details Caesar Rodney’s slaveholding amid debate over statue’s fate

Wilmington took down the bronze memorial to the long-revered signer of the Declaration of Independence during racial unrest in 2020.

1 day ago

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Side of Centennial School District Mobile Lunch Bus
Education

Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus

Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.

1 day ago

Close-up of African American female doctor measuring blood pressure of senior African American man at home
Health

Pa. advocates fear Medicaid cuts, work requirements could impact those with serious illnesses, mental health issues

Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.

2 days ago

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Mikie Sherrill speaks
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers

Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.

2 days ago

Iquail Shaheed smiling and posing for a photo inside the studio.
Arts & Entertainment

A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves

The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.

2 days ago

Haverford Township is handing out yellow buckets
Community

Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program

The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.

2 days ago

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A large open green space in front of the college buildings.
Education

Rutgers New Brunswick and Temple are seeing a rise in international students despite Trump immigration policies

A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.

2 days ago

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