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Women Lifers at Muncy Prison
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Women lifers in Pennsylvania’s prisons are getting old, and dying

The upcoming podcast “Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison” investigates the crisis of aging prisoners in Pennsylvania.

2 hours ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Things to do in and around Philly: Raye at The Met, Philly Film Society’s SpringFest, ‘1776 the Musical’ and more

April 16–19: ‘Radium Girls’ in Delaware, a wine-tasting event in Philly and the Green Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

5 hours ago

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A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers push package of bills aiming to reduce energy costs

The legislation aims to reduce strains on the grid while protecting ratepayers from predatory billing.

5 hours ago

A row of new single-family homes on Page Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A proposed crackdown on corporate landlords could threaten Philly-area homes for people with intellectual disabilities

The bill aims to lower single-family home prices. But it would inadvertently endanger companies that provide housing for some people with disabilities.

6 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism

The protections are included in a series of new executive orders aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

15 hours ago

A rendering of the Stateside Live! expansion
Arts & Entertainment

Stateside Live! announces grand reopening date with concert series featuring Taking Back Sunday

The centerpiece of the renovation, a 5,000-seat outdoor venue, will host an outdoor concert series May 29–31.

17 hours ago

a person holds a sign reading MAKE CASINOS SMOKE FREE
Politics & Policy

New Jersey casino workers call on Gov. Mikie Sherrill to support their demand to ban smoking in Atlantic City gaming halls

The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.

17 hours ago

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Michael Rapino walking
Courts & Law

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

They jury in New York decided Wednesday on claims from dozens of U.S. states that the entertainment ticketing behemoth was a monopoly that cost concertgoers and sports fans.

19 hours ago

A sign hanging on the wall for the 11th district office.
Politics & Policy

What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election

A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.

1 day ago

A crowd of people listen to a town hall about the future of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, at Widener University, on April 15, 2026
Health

Crozer-Chester’s new owner wants to ‘rightsize.’ What does that mean — and how long will it take?

Chariot Allaire Partners says it is in discussions with two to three “major academic medical centers” in the Philly region to run the vacant hospital.

1 day ago

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Annual Naturepalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Community

Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly

There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.

1 day ago

Birdwatchers during a Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Community

2 special birding events are coming up in New Jersey that are designed for people with reduced mobility

The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.

1 day ago

solar panels
Science

Wilmington residents encouraged to sign up for community solar initiative

Proponents of community solar energy say the initiative is a solution to rising costs of electricity.

1 day ago

Sophia Collins posing on the basketball court with students.
Community

Cobbs Creek students are making gun violence prevention a priority in their West Philly neighborhood

Boys’ Latin students are participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Nursing Pathways Program, which introduces teens to careers in medicine.

1 day ago

Listen 2:06
Malala Yousafzai being interviewed by Terry Gross
Community

Malala Yousafzai in Philadelphia: Nobel laureate accepts WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award, gives a shoutout to the Eagles

The advocate for girls' education worldwide has a new memoir about moving beyond the “bravest girl in the world” label.

1 day ago

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