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A defender rushing the quarterback who is throwing the ball in a girls flag football game.
Education

New Jersey becomes latest state to sanction girls’ flag football at high school level

Flag football will officially be offered as a varsity-level sport beginning in the 2026-27 school year in New Jersey, making it the 18th state to do so.

2 hours ago

Josh Shapiro is speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors

The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”

2 hours ago

Claire Marrazzo Greenwood, executive vice president for economic growth with the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Community

The Philly-area economy is ‘sluggish,’ report suggests. A new partnership says family-sustaining wages are key to reversing it

A recent Brookings report found that a lack of economic coordination has led to falling behind other cities and the loss of thousands of jobs.

3 hours ago

kratom capsules
Health

As kratom and 7-OH use grows, clinicians are developing protocols for addiction treatment

Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat addiction.

7 hours ago

the Chase Center on the Riverfront
Community

‘Knowledge is power:’ 600 expected at Delaware Latino Summit to drive civic voice, unity and economic impact

About 600 attendees are expected to gather in Wilmington for a summit that focuses on civic engagement, economic power, education and immigration.

8 hours ago

a gun with a silencer attached and two magazines lie on a table
Politics & Policy

Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking

Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.

18 hours ago

A back alley
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia launches ‘Alleygators’ program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys

The new program will help residents keep their alleys clear with a once-a-year cleaning by request.

19 hours ago

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The Middle Township Municipal Building
Urban Planning

South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: ‘They could build around me’

The law firm representing Middle Township claims a planned housing development will help community members.

19 hours ago

A therapy session with health care professional taking notes
Health

Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

19 hours ago

Pa State Rep Tarik Khan at press conference at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘Game the system’: Philadelphia state legislator seeks to outlaw insider betting on prediction markets

Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.

1 day ago

Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Courts & Law

‘It’s reprehensible’: Delaware Gov. Meyer, advocates blast state police over stalled Clean Slate rollout

Pennsylvania automatically seals millions of criminal records a year, while Delaware State Police insist on manual reviews of eligible cases.

1 day ago

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The House of Hope shelter
Community

Dover’s only women’s shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn

A critical funding gap could force House of Hope to close, leaving vulnerable residents without safe housing or support services.

1 day ago

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an Ozempic prescription
Health

Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find

Out-of-pocket costs, insurance coverage, side effects and a lack of long-term safety data can be barriers to medication for childhood obesity.

1 day ago

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The Flatliners performing
Arts & Entertainment

Manayunk’s Sing Us Home fest sees its strongest attendance with performances by Dave Hause and surprise guests

With “campfires,” surprise sets and new songs, Manayunk’s Sing Us Home Festival brought thousands together for the weekend.

2 days ago

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Elegyy Quilts on display at the Fabric Workshop exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Fabric Workshop, Jesse Krimes turns incarcerated people’s memories into quilts

“Quilt Elegies” includes a prototype of Krimes’ fabric-based mural designed with people recently released from prison.

2 days ago

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