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Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Education

Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey’s social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination

The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.

7 mins ago

People riding their bikes across the brige
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly cyclists, commuters celebrate the reopening of the MLK Drive Bridge this weekend

The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.

11 hours ago

Plastic straws are displayed in a glass
Community

Cheltenham bans single-use plastic straws, utensils and expanded polystyrene food products

Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.

14 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro shakes hands with state Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman.
Politics & Policy
WITF

Political gridlock continues over Pa. budget, straining finances for counties, schools, nonprofits

Despite their insistence a few weeks ago that a deal was as near as a few days away, neither chamber convened in the Capitol for a voting session during the week of Sept. 15.

16 hours ago

Overhead photo of a residential area
Politics & Policy

Delaware County Council creates human relations commission. How it will work is still up in the air

The council tabled a law that would’ve empowered the new commission to mediate discrimination complaints, leaving the body’s scope up in the air.

16 hours ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in the Norristown Public Health Center in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021
Health
WESA

Amid CDC turmoil, Pennsylvania joins Northeastern states in regional public health coalition

The Northeast Public Health Collaborative has formed working groups to identify opportunities for states to share emergency public health planning and response resources.

18 hours ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Community

Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams

The Philadelphia Eagles are defending their controversial tush push play amid criticism from people around the NFL.

19 hours ago

In this photo combo Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., left, speaking during a news conference, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaking, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is guaranteed 3 gubernatorial debates. Here’s why

Gubernatorial candidates who accept public funds for themselves and their running mates are required to participate in debates largely sponsored by media outlets.

23 hours ago

The Chester Covanta incinerator
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Tons of Philadelphia’s trash are burned in Chester. A bill in City Council could stop that

The proposal would require the city to rethink its waste disposal contracts after they expire next summer.

24 hours ago

1530 Bainbridge St.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A chain of dominos’: Philly luxury home sales remain on the rise amid affordability crisis

New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.

1 day ago

Ray Didinger posing for a photo in front of the theater
Arts & Entertainment

Ray Didinger’s hockey drama tells the true story of Brian Spencer on Wilmington stage

The new play recounts the history of when a man took several CBC employees hostage in an effort to force them to broadcast a Toronto Maple Leafs game.

1 day ago

Listen 2:13
Gary Busey smiles
Courts & Law
6abc

Gary Busey sentenced for criminal sexual contact in Cherry Hill

The actor was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay fines following a criminal sexual contact case stemming from a South Jersey horror film convention.

1 day ago

Police tape blocks a section of a cornfield
Courts & Law

3 officers killed in York County shooting identified. Gunman ambushed law enforcement from inside the home, officials say

Matthew James Ruth, 24, opened fire on officers from inside his ex-girlfriend's rural Pennsylvania house. He is accused of stalking her, according to officials.

1 day ago

Wendell Smallwood with the football during a game as a member of the Eagles
Courts & Law

From a Super Bowl title to federal prison, former Eagle Wendell Smallwood Jr. sentenced for COVID fraud schemes

The Delaware native pleaded guilty to directing three schemes that stole $645,000 from the federal government as his NFL career was coming to an end.

2 days ago

Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán shaking hands while sitting next to each other
Politics & Policy

Trump’s moves against the media mirror approaches by authoritarian leaders to silence dissent

Trump has filed lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatened to revoke TV broadcast licenses and sought to bend news organizations to his will.

2 days ago

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