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Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals
Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.
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New Jersey election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot
Here’s what to know, from vote-by-mail deadlines and secure drop box locations and beyond.
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Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism
Some studies have raised the possibility that taking acetaminophen while pregnant might up autism risk, but many others haven’t found that concern, says a Penn autism expert.
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Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says
The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.
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Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil
A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.
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Pennsylvania elected officials warn proposed federal cuts could be ‘devastating’ for social services
A spending bill Republicans passed in July also includes major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
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How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance
Many people start seeking vaccinations in the late summer or early fall to get protection against any winter surges in cases. Here's a closer look.
19 hours ago
UArts’ 150-year archive now lives at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
An estimated 1 million items, about 1,000 linear feet, trace UArts’ deep and wide connections to the city.
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Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.
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Listen 4:42PGW spends millions to promote natural gas. Advocates accuse the utility of ‘greenwashing’
Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.
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Listen 6:38Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.
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Making Time ∞ at Fort Mifflin and XPoNential Music Festival in Camden closed out a busy weekend of Philly-area concerts.
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Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.
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Race to watch: What to know about Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate
She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.
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A new mural by Shepard Fairey about the ideals of American liberty appears in Philly
Just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration next year, Fairey’s work replaces a 112-foot mural of a classically Greco-Roman sculpture.
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