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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match
Arts & Entertainment

Côte d’Ivoire advances for the first time in history after Philly World Cup win over Curaçao

Curaçao fans showed lots of underdog spirit as the smallest nation ever to compete in World Cup play.

4 hours ago

The historical marker for Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey unveiled as part of the state's Black Heritage Trail.
Community

Black history celebrated in Atlantic City with Chicken Bone Beach historical marker unveiling

Along with the historical marker from the state, the city launched a virtual tour of the city’s Northside neighborhood, where Black culture once thrived.

5 hours ago

The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Urban Planning

Delaware officials raid secret fund again to close financial shortfall on Edgemoor port container project

State lawmakers previously approved diverting money from the little-known unclaimed property fund to the Edgemoor container terminal.

5 hours ago

Refinery fire
Community

Firefighters contain blaze at Delaware County refinery; Trainer shelter-in-place order remains active

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for residents within a half-mile of the Monroe Energy refinery.

9 hours ago

Larry Anastasi of IBEW local 614 speaks at a rally in Washington Square Park on June 25, 2025
Money

PECO workers will strike on Fourth of July if no contract agreement is reached. Here’s what to know

“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.

14 hours ago

Three Brazil players celebrate after a goal.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

17 hours ago

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Bartram Village comprises 44 aging brick buildings
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals

An emergency declaration cleared the way for the site’s 44 aging, vacant homes to be demolished.

17 hours ago

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Firefighters working at the scene of a fire.
Community

Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want ‘noxious emissions’ gone for good

City officials cut a deal meant to protect residents with the scrap metal company. It didn't. “We let them down,” EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano said.

17 hours ago

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The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey
Money

New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium helps hyperlocal digital news sites and community newspapers, and it supports investigative reporting.

18 hours ago

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An aerial view of a large estate with a swimming pool.
Courts & Law

‘An absolute ton of cocaine’: Inside the largest drug trafficking case prosecuted in Delaware

Brahmanad Prasad cultivated the image of a wealthy businessman, gambler and day trader. A Delaware barroom boast led to his downfall.

18 hours ago

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Janae Taylor, enfermera registrada; Yadira Chávez,
Community

Un programa de Delaware busca ampliar el acceso a la atención materna en comunidades rurales

Una nueva iniciativa en el sur de Delaware busca reducir las disparidades en la salud materna llevando apoyo prenatal y posparto directamente a las mujeres.

1 day ago

A glass door with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement logo and title on it in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Lawsuit claims Philadelphia ICE Field Office has ‘unlawfully’ re-detained people at immigration check-ins

Plaintiffs include three Philadelphia residents who fear being re-detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at their next routine check-ins.

1 day ago

El representante estatal Josué Ortega, del 3er Distrito de Delaware
Community

“Yo soy boricua”: Delaware reconoce oficialmente el Día de Puerto Rico con una nueva ley y el izado de la bandera

Los puertorriqueños de todo Delaware celebraron la firma del Proyecto de Ley de la Cámara 290 y reflexionaron sobre la historia, la migración y el orgullo cultural.

1 day ago

stairs inside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

‘An appalling abdication’: Proposed constitutional amendment to codify same-sex marriage fails in the Delaware House

Most House Republicans did not vote on the bill, depriving it of the 28 votes needed for approval.

1 day ago

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A block of South Broad Street in Philadelphia, between Spruce and Pine streets, is seen with a raised median filled with plantings
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts introduces South Broad Street’s green future

A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”

1 day ago

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