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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.

6 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’

In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.

6 hours ago

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Courts & Law

Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms

Charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

21 hours ago

Various historical American documents are shown at a display at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Arts & Entertainment

In Philadelphia, a new exhibit shows American independence was not inevitable

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania traces colonists' fractured, decadeslong shift from loyalty to rebellion.

22 hours ago

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

2026 Jersey Shore beach tags: What they cost and where beaches are free

More shore towns in Atlantic and Cape May counties are moving to digital beach badges. In several communities, you can buy them before you hit the sand.

1 day ago

Morning traffic in Philadelphia
Community

Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here’s what to know

Taking place May 4-8 this year, more than 90 tech-focused events are planned, celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.

1 day ago

Unions and labor activists rally at City Hall to commemorate Mayday
Community

Philadelphia unions, labor activists use May Day rally to outline a vision for the future: ‘workers over billionaires’

While May Day grew out of the 19th century labor movement, its influence has waned along with union membership. Some Philadelphia leaders see signs of a resurgence.

2 days ago

High school students holding up signs at the protest.
Education

‘Devastated’: Lankenau slated for closure after tense Philadelphia school board vote

A sophomore at Lankenau said she’d rather graduate early or take a GED test than transfer to a different school for her senior year.

2 days ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

2 days ago

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Megan Bridge, Tammy Carrasco and Chloe Maria performing a dance
Arts & Entertainment

Wild Horizon festival plants a flag for circus performance in Philadelphia

With the loss of Germantown's Circadium school, a new festival is trying to establish Philly as a hub for contemporary circus.

2 days ago

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Leaning utility poles
Urban Planning

‘Splintered, rotting’ electric poles: PECO union asks state regulators to investigate

IBEW Local 614, which represents 1,400 workers, filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking an investigation into PECO’s record of repairs.

3 days ago

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Curtis Jones, Isaiah Thomas and Nina Ahmad speaking to school board members
Education

Philadelphia school board approves facility plan, district to close 17 schools

The facilities plan had gone through multiple revisions after backlash from the community.

3 days ago

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Cherelle Parker and others at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Selection committee for DNC tours Philadelphia as potential 2028 site

The city, which hosted the 2016 Democratic National Convention, is one of five on a list to be reviewed by the party.

3 days ago

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Police respond at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported
Courts & Law

Villanova University 2025 swatting hoax: Feds charge juvenile associated with online cybercriminal group

Investigators allege the defendant is a self-identified member of the cybercriminal group “Purgatory,” according to Thursday’s announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

3 days ago

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House Speaker Mike Johnson stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

The shutdown has lasted for 75 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.

3 days ago

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