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El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, firma el lunes tres proyectos de ley relacionados
Politics & Policy

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, prohíbe la compra de hospitales por parte de firmas de capital privado y promulga leyes para mejorar el acceso a la atención médica y su asequibilidad.

El líder de la mayoría del Senado, Bryan Townsend, afirma que su legislación implementa gradualmente topes de precios para los hospitales y refuerza el acceso a la atención.

34 minutes ago

State police officers stand behind shields as tear gas fills the area outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest against the transfer of detainees and federal immigration policies, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Community

Man from El Salvador dies at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, ICE says

Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey. The jail has been the target of months of protests.

2 hours ago

Pediatricians at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “prescribe” books to young patients
Health

Pennsylvania pediatricians want to help improve child literacy rates by ‘prescribing’ books at health visits

The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.

5 hours ago

Philadelphiia Housing Authority headquarters occupies a triangle of land at Ridge Avenue and 20th Street adjacent to the Sharswood neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit

PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.

6 hours ago

A Dunellen Police Department officer dressed as a shrub holding binoculars
Community

A Central Jersey police department is using a ‘shrub’ to enforce distracted driving laws

The Dunellen Police Department joins the list of other police departments deploying creative tactics to catch distracted drivers.

6 hours ago

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Politics & Policy

Democrats haven’t held the Pa. Senate in nearly 50 years. Philly’s suburban swing districts may change that

Democrats have big policy plans if they win the three seats they need for a majority in the state Senate.

7 hours ago

a fallen tree on two cars
Weather

Pennsylvanians whose homes were damaged in July storm can apply for financial assistance

The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.

17 hours ago

Sean Ramon Montague holds a Marcus Garvey shirt he made
Community

‘You are somebody’: West Philadelphia festival pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s local civil rights activism

The annual “Freedom Now” festival commemorates King’s 1965 speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.

19 hours ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

Incarcerated people like Terri Harper are in limbo as the Pennsylvania General Assembly couldn’t agree on new sentencing guidelines before a court-directed deadline last week.

1 day ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor’s order sets ethics standard for unclaimed property task force not applied to other legislative committees

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s executive order raises questions about whether members of other task forces could meet the standards.

1 day ago

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Posters about healthy eating and nutritious foods hang on the wall
Health

In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults is obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

1 day ago

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A sign posted by North10 on the bridge at 9th and West Ontario streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping: ‘Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

1 day ago

Listen 0:59
a home
Urban Planning

Federal grant aids Delaware families in building their own affordable homes in Sussex and Kent counties

The grant was awarded to Milford Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit developer that assists low-income families in building their own homes.

1 day ago

Listen 0:59
Attendees walking around ACANA Festival
Community

ACANA Festival connects thousands of Philadelphians to African culture

Cherry Street Pier saw thousands of people take in cultural cornerstones, such as African art and music, during Sunday’s event.

2 days ago

Listen 1:28
Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

2 days ago

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