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State School Superintendent Katrina McCombs
Education

New Jersey leaders launch search for new Camden schools superintendent

State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council poised to adopt proposal to create or preserve 30K housing units

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants City Council to approve her housing plan and the city’s next budget in tandem. Summer recess is scheduled to start June 12.

3 hours ago

Quinta Brunson looks on from behind a podium
Community

‘Abbott Elementary’ star and creator Quinta Brunson gets hero’s welcome at her former elementary school in West Philly

At Andrew Hamilton School, Brunson was awarded a key to the city, and a new mural was dedicated.

3 hours ago

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A group of people wearing 'Amy's Kisses' shirts
Community

Amy Perez’s legacy inspires domestic violence prevention efforts in Bucks County

Amy’s Kisses Foundation will use proceeds from Sunday’s walk to fund its domestic violence prevention programming.

4 hours ago

Thousands packed the west end of South Street and Grays Ferry Avenue Sunday afternoon for the annual Odunde Festival.
Community

50th anniversary Odunde Festival in Philadelphia: What you need to know

The first Odunde Festival was held in 1975. Half a century later, it’s run by the daughter and grandson of co-founder Lois Fernandez.

5 hours ago

A heavily damaged barn after a fire
Community
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Dozens of animals unaccounted for after barn fire at Montgomery County animal sanctuary

The blaze broke out around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Wiggle Goats, a rescue and sanctuary that provides lifelong care for goats and other farm animals.

10 hours ago

Josh Shapiro talks with Debbie Law, proprietor of Asia Crafts
Politics & Policy

In Philadelphia’s Chinatown, Gov. Shapiro talks tea and tariffs with business leaders

Gov. Josh Shapiro made a campaign-style stop in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, visiting local businesses and hearing concerns about rising tariffs.

14 hours ago

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Ferg performs
Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, Pride Weekend and West Philly Porchfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 29 - June 1: “Hairspray” in Del., Roots Picnic in Philly, and Waltfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

15 hours ago

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Inside the warehouse
Science

Why Amazon is doubling down on robots at its massive Delaware fulfillment center

About 4,500 people are working inside Amazon’s fulfillment center in Wilmington at any given time. After renovations, some of their newest coworkers will be robots.

15 hours ago

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Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
Community

Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day to honor NHL star’s legacy and support inclusive playground

The sold out race at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, Gloucester County, will also include several activities to honor the local hockey stars.

15 hours ago

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outside Penn Wood High School
Education

William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs

The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.

15 hours ago

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A man holds a sign that says
Health

Cancer survivors, health care advocates rally in Philadelphia to demand Pennsylvania senators reject Medicaid cuts

The federal budget bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would add Medicaid work requirements for childless adults to stay in the program.

1 day ago

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Nurses and technicians in Philadelphia hold signs regarding complaints over staffing
Health

New Jersey’s largest nurses union warns of a possible strike if hospitals don’t provide safe staffing ratios

Inspira Health Network would be hardest hit if Health Professionals and Allied Employees, the state’s largest nurses union, choose to go on strike.

1 day ago

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Protesters outside in the rain under umbrellas
PlanPhilly
Community

Electricity bills in Pa., Del., N.J. to rise starting June 1. Advocates say more renewables would lower future costs

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

1 day ago

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Wilmington community activist Jackie Kinard
Politics & Policy

‘Our babies are dying’: Wilmington City Council member urges creation of violence prevention office

Community members say the situation is urgent, but city officials say shootings are actually down compared with last year.

1 day ago

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