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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute $13 million to arts organizations next year
Anyone interested in expanding access to the arts in the city can apply to sit on a panel that will help choose grantees.
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Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.
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In 2026, Philadelphia neighborhoods will show off with bells on
The statewide Bells Across PA project will highlight towns and neighborhoods to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:05The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans
The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.
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Philadelphia Ballet dancer makes his ‘Nutcracker’ solo debut after recovering from cancer
At this time last year, Nicholas Patterson could barely walk from chemotherapy. Now he is dancing with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Listen 2:23These new 2026 health care laws are taking effect in Pa., N.J. and Del.
Bills on diagnostic breast cancer testing, GLP-1 medications, lead paint and breastfeeding were signed into law.
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New Jersey’s adoption numbers are down. Here’s why
The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.
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Listen 1:47The potential deal could be beneficial to both parties, giving a boost to the mayor’s ambitious housing plan and saving the district from excess expenses.
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Jenkintown limits local police collaboration with ICE
Residents pushed back on the original measure, passed in September, saying it allowed local police to assist ICE agents without judicial warrants.
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Listen 1:11Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
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New Jersey under state of emergency Friday due to propane shortage
The shortage was caused by a power outage at a propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.
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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
The judge in Maryland ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had no legal basis to detain Abrego Garcia. The Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal.
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The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.
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Listen 1:06Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026
For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.
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Listen 0:49Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.
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