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Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick
Politics & Policy

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as N.J. prosecutor, U.S. appeals court rules

The ruling comes amid the push by President Donald Trump's Republican administration to keep Alina Habba as the acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

46 mins ago

outside West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington
Community

With 470 children in Delaware’s foster care system, teens wait the longest for homes and many age out without stability

Older kids face the steepest challenges in Delaware’s foster care system to find housing, jobs and transportation as they age out.

4 hours ago

Listen 3:41
a child plays a xylophone
Education

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

5 hours ago

a Christmas tabletop display
Community

Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

5 hours ago

Isaiah T. Martin, Empowered CDC’s president and CEO, stands next to a piece of artwork at the nonprofit's first community waste disposal site near Bartram's Garden.
Community

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

5 hours ago

Matt Kinservik teaching students
Education

Delaware professor transforms writing class by teaching students to use AI as the technology reshapes the workforce

At the University of Delaware, a writing professor teaches students to use AI responsibly, exploring its capabilities and fact-checking tools.

6 hours ago

Listen 1:45
A PATCO train pulls into a station
Urban Planning

PATCO makes minor changes to its weekday night schedule

Overnight weekday service is still suspended. The changes affect departures between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

20 hours ago

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman hospitalized following police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia

Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.

23 hours ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

1 day ago

PECO electric meters
Money

How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

As more Americans struggle to pay their utility bills, here’s how Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are protecting ratepayers during the winter months.

1 day ago

A chalkboard sign on the sidewalk reads
Community

East Passyunk storeowners kick off holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday

One of the longest-standing commercial corridors in Philadelphia is “Small Business Saturday central.”

2 days ago

Firefighters and emergency personnel are gathered outside of a home in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

2 days ago

Planes in front of air traffic control tower at Newark International Airport
Community

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured and taken to the hospital after the Oct. 30 incident on board the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, N.J.

2 days ago

Red knot birds walk on the beach
Politics & Policy

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

2 days ago

Looking up at the impressive building at the entrance of the State House
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s ‘lame duck’ session is underway at the State House in Trenton. Republicans are worried about surprise bills

Legislation considered controversial can be pushed through by the Democratic majority before the new legislative session starts in January.

2 days ago

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