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Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website
Health

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.

12 mins ago

Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Watch live: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to give his final State of the State address Tuesday

The Democrat’s term will end on Jan. 20. He will be succeeded by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

4 hours ago

Cherelle Parker speaks
Community

Mayor Parker pitches Philly as a world-class events city at PCMA conference

The 70th Professional Convention Management Association conference returned to its original host city to show how business events can drive economic progress in urban hubs.

8 hours ago

Two puppies are seen ''competing'' in the Puppy Bowl
Arts & Entertainment

‘DeVon-tails Smith’ among 11 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2026

Out: Kevin Patullo apologists, locker-room beefs and drive-killing penalties. In: sloppy kisses, water-bowl scrums and indiscriminate potty breaks.

8 hours ago

a trolley at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue, 58th Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Going to make my life much better’: SEPTA trolley riders react to tunnel reopening

The trolley tunnel has been closed since November. It reopened Monday, but will close again for shorter periods in January and February.

9 hours ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers pass 3 bills designed to protect immigrants from ICE raids

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for consideration.

16 hours ago

A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia
Health

Possible measles exposure at major Philadelphia airport, train station follows a busy holiday travel period

Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.

20 hours ago

Listen 0:56
a fire burning at a scrapyard
Courts & Law

New Jersey sues Camden scrapyard operator EMR over neighborhood impact

Attorney General Matt Platkin filed the suit nearly a year after a major blaze at the Camden scrapyard.

21 hours ago

Listen 0:58
the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers return to session to consider policies on property reassessments, education, health care

Some of the issues Delaware lawmakers plan to address include property reassessments, rising health care costs and education funding.

21 hours ago

Jeffrey Rosen speaks
Arts & Entertainment

Jeffrey Rosen is no longer leader of Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center

Jeffrey Rosen, the leader of the National Constitution Center for the last 12 years, has stepped down.

21 hours ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball
Community

The Eagles’ season is over. Here are 5 questions for the offseason

On Sunday, the Birds fell to the 49ers at home in the wild-card round. Now that the season is over, Philadelphia is left with several unanswered questions.

22 hours ago

Listen 0:54
New Jersey state Sen. Richard J. Codey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s Richard Codey, who died Sunday, remembered as dedicated public servant

Codey, the state’s longest-serving lawmaker, was acting governor in the 2000s while he was Senate president.

23 hours ago

Listen 0:55
A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
Education

New CDC vaccine recommendations at odds with Pennsylvania, New Jersey school requirements

Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.

1 day ago

Listen 1:12
Satya Kokonda
Education

Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally

After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.

1 day ago

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Rachel Updegrove
Health

Fashion students at Jefferson make clothes for Philadelphians with prosthetics, skin sensibilities and other conditions

"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.

1 day ago

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