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An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As Philly City Council returns, here’s what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements

Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.

4 hours ago

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Smalls speaks to reporters from a podium
Politics & Policy

Atlantic City officials respond to concerns about recent ICE operations there

Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.

14 hours ago

Listen 1:03
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show preview event
Community

Horticultural Society teases the roots of the upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show

“Rooted: The Origins of American Gardening” opens Feb. 28.

14 hours ago

A rendering of what South Broad Street would look like facing North, with large sections with trees and bushes on either side of the street and the median.
Urban Planning

How Philly’s Avenue of the Arts will be transformed into a green space

South Broad Street in Center City begins a small step toward a 10-year, $150 million greening project.

15 hours ago

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Courts & Law

Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops

It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.

16 hours ago

Shané Darby is smiling while standing at a podium outdoors in the evening
Politics & Policy

Delaware representative resurfaces controversial meme as family and friends grieve loss of state trooper killed in line of duty

The 2021 meme was resurfaced by a Milford Republican representative shortly after a Delaware state trooper was killed at a DMV facility south of Wilmington.

16 hours ago

Rob Strickler speaks alongside Tracy Hunt and Lucia Simonelli
Politics & Policy

In crowded Bucks congressional race, these candidates are trying to separate themselves from Harvie, Fitzpatrick

Among those fighting for the seat: two former Republicans and a scientist backing universal health care.

17 hours ago

Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler speaks from a podium
Courts & Law

Bucks County sheriff ends ICE collaboration agreement

Newly-elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

17 hours ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a press conference
Politics & Policy

‘We will arrest you’: District attorney, sheriff double down on warnings to arrest ICE agents in Philly

Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:14
A Verizon sign is displayed on a store, Sept. 30, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass
Community
6abc

Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the U.S.

The New York-based carrier has acknowledged an issue impacting wireless voice and data services. Verizon hasn't specified the outage's cause.

18 hours ago

Closeup photo of Marco Rubio as he speaks to reporters at a press conference
Politics & Policy

U.S. suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.

20 hours ago

Autumn Nelson stands
Health

A 100-year-old Germantown home will become a new birth center for Philly families

Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.

1 day ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

In final State of the State speech, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy touts minimum wage, job creation and property tax relief

GOP leaders criticized Murphy on taxes, spending, energy policy and his COVID-19 response, and expressed hope for Mikie Sherrill's success.

2 days ago

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Rich Lazer of the Philadelphia Parking Authority
Urban Planning

Philly bus terminal moving forward on Filbert Street

Up to $2 million will be spent on the former Greyhound terminal to make it clean and attractive for people coming into and leaving town.

2 days ago

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File photo: Tubes direct blood from a donor into a bag in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that traditionally face higher risks of HIV. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men
Health

Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month

As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.

2 days ago

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