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Community

Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows

Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.

12 minutes ago

Analilia Mejìa
Politics & Policy

Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters

The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.

9 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge

State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.

10 hours ago

FILE - Corporate signage is shown outside a QVC facility in West Chester, Pa., Friday, July 7, 2017.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Money

QVC was once Chester County’s second-largest employer. It has filed for bankruptcy

The West Chester-based company plans to continue operating and intends to emerge from bankruptcy within 90 days.

11 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

13 hours ago

Se ve a un agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas
Politics & Policy

Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes de Delaware respaldan un proyecto de ley para prohibir los arrestos civiles de ICE en los tribunales; otra medida prohibiría el apoyo estatal a las prisiones privadas.

Los proyectos de ley que se están considerando se suman a cuatro leyes relacionadas con inmigración que se implementaron el año pasado.

15 hours ago

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Courts & Law

‘Están traficando veneno’: las autoridades de Delaware intensifican la ofensiva contra los traficantes de fentanilo.

La administración Trump declaró al ultrapotente opioide “arma de destrucción masiva” en diciembre. Delaware está procesando numerosos casos.

16 hours ago

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Science

PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers

PECO made record profits in 2025 after a recent rate hike. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro had called the new proposal “pure greed.”

16 hours ago

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Democrat Analilia Mejia on March 24, 2026, in Morristown, N.J., left, and Republican Joe Hathaway
Politics & Policy

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

17 hours ago

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Community
6abc

Wildwood considering overnight boardwalk closure

The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.

17 hours ago

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Education

Rowan University receives $10M gift to establish school for financial planning

Officials say the donation will be used to create a new school to help address the nation’s increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals.

18 hours ago

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Women Lifers at Muncy Prison
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Women lifers in Pennsylvania’s prisons are getting old, and dying

The upcoming podcast “Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison” investigates the crisis of aging prisoners in Pennsylvania.

20 hours ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Things to do in and around Philly: Raye at The Met, Philly Film Society’s SpringFest, ‘1776 the Musical’ and more

April 16–19: ‘Radium Girls’ in Delaware, a wine-tasting event in Philly and the Green Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

23 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers push package of bills aiming to reduce energy costs

The legislation aims to reduce strains on the grid while protecting ratepayers from predatory billing.

23 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A proposed crackdown on corporate landlords could threaten Philly-area homes for people with intellectual disabilities

The bill aims to lower single-family home prices. But it would inadvertently endanger companies that provide housing for some people with disabilities.

1 day ago

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