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A sign above the bright red door marks the entrance to Kensington High School
Education

After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute

Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.

2 hours ago

Scott Presler with his phone
Politics & Policy

Complaint accuses conservative activist Scott Presler of violating Pennsylvania campaign finance law

Public Citizen alleges Presler’s Early Vote Action failed to report spending on its unsuccessful campaign to remove three Democratic justices in 2025.

5 hours ago

a silo on the Ard Na Gréine farm
Community

Sussex County Land Trust celebrates preserving 88-acre farm in Lewes

The Ard Na Gréine farm was owned by the same family in Lewes for decades. Now, it will be protected from development and, eventually, made open for public recreation.

5 hours ago

Brett Mapp and Theresa Rose look on
Community

After a 10-year hiatus, a Philly microgranting project comes back to the table for community fundraising

Philly Stake, a luncheon in the style of “Shark Tank,” will raise and distribute grants to community-improvement projects.

5 hours ago

Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks
Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester highlights bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the lack of affordable housing in Delaware

Congress passed the bipartisan package of bills in June. It became law last month without the president’s signature.

7 hours ago

Josh Shapiro is gesturing with his hand as he gives a press conference about data centers on August 18, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is just one of several governors across the country trying to address the hot button issue of residents not wanting data centers near them.

12 hours ago

Side-by-side photos of candidates Scott Timko and Brandon Dukes.
Politics & Policy

Democrats declare victory in razor-close Butler County state House special election

Democrats aimed to increase their lead in the state House while Republicans hoped to maintain their grip on the 12th District.

13 hours ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents

Senate President Dave Sokola said he was disappointed, but not shocked, that the governor was backing opponents to sitting senators.

17 hours ago

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Registered nurse Diana Dur prepares a dose of a vaccine
Health

As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up

As measles infections statewide reach nearly 300 cases, public health leaders are looking toward preventing disease in schools this fall.

17 hours ago

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A phone with social media apps
Politics & Policy

New Jersey moves to stop social media companies from targeting kids with addictive algorithms that keep them scrolling

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says studies link social media to depression and anxiety.

18 hours ago

Listen 0:56
Josh Shapiro speaks
Science

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development

While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.

1 day ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan

The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.

1 day ago

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Brendan Carr is in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Courts & Law

Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claims retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’

ABC had accused the agency of a brazen attempt to chill its constitutionally protected free speech.

2 days ago

dancers at the Philadelphia Caribbean Festival
Arts & Entertainment

40th annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival celebrates cultural pride and heritage with performances, activities and scholarships

The 40-year-old festival celebrates identity and gives back to the Caribbean community both at home and overseas.

2 days ago

An Electra prototype airplane taking off
Science

A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia

As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.

2 days ago

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