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Houses in Bridgeton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey affordable housing plans deadline arrives. Here’s what happens next

Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces.

10 hours ago

Christiana Hospital entrance
Politics & Policy

‘Blank check’: Delaware bill would cap the state’s inflated hospital prices

Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services.

10 hours ago

A panel of independent school leaders sit on a stage during a discussion
Education

Fair explores the benefits and diversity of independent schools in the Philadelphia area

Independent schools are approaching their education values by focusing on diversity and getting rid of the misconceptions around them.

24 hours ago

Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, holds up a sign showing he won the WHYY-Billy Penn Philadelphia Regional Spelling Bee
Community

Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition

For the third year in a row, Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, took home the regional title.

1 day ago

Kelly’s Logan House in Wilmington
Community

Nearly 140 years of history celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Wilmington at the oldest, continuously operated Irish family-run bar in America

Since 1889, the Kelly family has kept the tradition going at Kelly’s Logan House in the heart of Wilmington’s Trolley Square.

1 day ago

A DART bus travels down Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Urban Planning

Federal grant will help refurbish 51 Delaware public transit buses, extending their lifespan

The $14.3 million federal grant comes from the Federal Transit Administration's fiscal year 2026 Bus and Bus Facilities program.

1 day ago

The contaminated Bishop Tube site in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Environmentalists say DEP has neglected the cleanup over many years
Science

Deal reached to clean up toxic Bishop Tube site in Chester County

The site’s former operators will pay $11.4 million to pay for the cleanup. Plans to build townhomes on the site remain in limbo.

2 days ago

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Nearly 300 nonprofits took part in the inaugural Delco Gives Day
Community

Delco Gives finds new home at WSFS Bank Sportsplex

The closing celebration is moving indoors this year to keep rainy weather from spoiling the party.

2 days ago

A semi-automatic Glock pistol is fired
Courts & Law

Philadelphia sues Glock, says gunmaker’s firearms are too easy to make fully automatic

The lawsuit filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges that the gunmaker’s firearms are contributing to mass shootings by their design.

2 days ago

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The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Education

Philadelphia School District proposes $225 million in budget cuts. Here’s what it means

The cuts, proposed to go into effect 2026-27 school year, begin the process of eliminating a $300 million deficit.

2 days ago

Las autoridades dijeron que Bill Stevenson
Courts & Law

El caso de asesinato de alto perfil en Delaware contra el exmarido de Jill Biden está rodeado de secretismo

Bill Stevenson y la futura primera dama se divorciaron hace medio siglo. Ahora, Stevenson se encuentra detenido bajo fianza de 2 millones de dólares.

2 days ago

Councilman James Spadola (left) and Council President Trippi Congo
Politics & Policy

‘Declaring your seat vacant’: Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after he becomes a Democrat

James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party.

2 days ago

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Dover, Delaware.
Politics & Policy

Delaware recupera menos de la mitad de los fondos de los contribuyentes robados por un empleado estatal en 2023

El estado de Delaware recuperó decenas de miles de dólares en fondos robados utilizados como pagos por un camión y una casa rodante, junto con dinero incautado.

2 days ago

the band Sweet Pill
Arts & Entertainment

Philly band Sweet Pill releases sophomore album ‘Still There’s a Glow,’ diving into themes of depression and self-reflection

The Philadelphia-based band’s sophomore LP comes after pushing through a period of writer’s block and some restarts in the recording process.

2 days ago

A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

2 days ago

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