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The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather

In 2025, 27,229 acres burned during N.J.’s wildfire season. Climate change is making them harder to contain

Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.

11 minutes ago

Performers dancing in the street during the celebration.
Community

Juneteenth celebration doubles as 50th birthday party for African American Museum in Philadelphia

Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture.

11 hours ago

Panelists sit at a table with microphones for the panel discussion
Health

Philadelphia-area STI disparities still fueled by stigma and misinformation, health care leaders say

At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care.

12 hours ago

Kevin Douglass Green and Brian Evans pose for a photo at the President's House exhibit.
Community

Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown on Juneteenth warn against backsliding on civil rights

Douglass Greene and Evans called out acts of the current Trump administration and Supreme Court, while discussing the lasting impact of slavery in the United States.

12 hours ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Courts & Law
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Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations

The Justice Department argues cities do not have the authority to regulate federal officers.

18 hours ago

Mini Serrano and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado in their practice space.
Arts & Entertainment

Debut EP by Philadelphia alternative rockers Cold Court channels childhood memories into an expansive soundscape

The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia’s most ambitious songwriters.

23 hours ago

A banner outside of borough hall marks the 100th anniversary
Community

Historical marker recognizing New Jersey’s only incorporated Black municipality to be unveiled Friday

The state’s only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail.

24 hours ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Courts & Law

Camden residents seek compensation for scrap metal recycler’s fires and other impacts through class action lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed “noxious emissions” from EMR interfered with the use of their properties.

24 hours ago

outside Legislative Hall
Community

Same-day voter registration bill fails in the Delaware House, other voting legislation advances

Several proposed constitutional amendments on voting are making their way through the Delaware General Assembly.

1 day ago

Kevin
Community

West Philadelphia man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book

Robinson, who now owns a real-estate business in Philadelphia, said his story is an example of “community-made” success.

1 day ago

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Vladymir Vernet and Vladimir Cherchiev pose for a photo together in the restaurant.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Haitian community welcomes the rest of the diaspora ahead of World Cup game against Brazil

The Caribbean nation is an underdog, but that isn’t stopping Haitians celebrating the Grenadier’s return to the tournament after 52 years.

2 days ago

National Park Service employees restore the exhibit on slavery to the President's House Site on Independence Mall
Courts & Law

Court ruling clears way to replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia at President’s House Site, handing Trump a win

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled Philadelphia lacks authority to control exhibits at the Independence Mall site.

2 days ago

A ramp onto the beach allows access to the boardwalk
Community

Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026

From beach wheelchairs and access mats to beach taxis and accessible restrooms, here's where to find accommodations down the shore.

2 days ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Weather

Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming

Amid a backdrop of steadily rising temperatures, the city's average from March through May tied a record set in 1921.

2 days ago

Sarah Cooper poses for photo
Arts & Entertainment

Before it opens its new building, Philadelphia Ballet stages joint summer program with Opera Philadelphia

A summer camp of singing and dancing is the first run-through of the ballet building’s community accessibility.

2 days ago

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