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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Arts & Entertainment

In Philly, artists are using ‘Radical Americana’ to challenge patriotic nostalgia

The citywide project asked 45 artists to exhibit new work rooted in craft heritage for America's 250th anniversary.

5 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pope Leo XIV inspires Habitat for Humanity initiative bringing 26 homes to North Philadelphia

An anonymous donor contributed to 20 Habitat affiliates across the country, including Philadelphia, after the pontiff, a Villanova grad, was elected.

6 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state’s wetlands

After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.

6 hours ago

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Courts & Law

‘They will be exposed’: Delaware must surrender wage records for 15 businesses targeted by ICE investigation, federal judge rules

Feds say they are conducting a criminal probe after receiving tips that the companies are illegally employing undocumented immigrants.

6 hours ago

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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.

7 hours 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.

16 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.

16 hours ago

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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.

18 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.

19 hours ago

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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.

21 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.

22 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.”

23 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.

23 hours ago

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Community
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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.

24 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.

1 day ago

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