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Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

Incarcerated people like Terri Harper are in limbo as the Pennsylvania General Assembly couldn’t agree on new sentencing guidelines before a court-directed deadline last week.

4 hours ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor’s order sets ethics standard for unclaimed property task force not applied to other legislative committees

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s executive order raises questions about whether members of other task forces could meet the standards.

9 hours ago

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Posters about healthy eating and nutritious foods hang on the wall
Health

In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults is obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

9 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping: ‘Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

9 hours ago

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a home
Urban Planning

Federal grant aids Delaware families in building their own affordable homes in Sussex and Kent counties

The grant was awarded to Milford Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit developer that assists low-income families in building their own homes.

10 hours ago

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Attendees walking around ACANA Festival
Community

ACANA Festival connects thousands of Philadelphians to African culture

Cherry Street Pier saw thousands of people take in cultural cornerstones, such as African art and music, during Sunday’s event.

22 hours ago

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Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

1 day ago

Two kids walk under an umbrella
Health

Health experts warn summer relief may hide ongoing mental health struggles for teens

Teenagers may seem happier once school ends, but mental health experts say summer can mask anxiety and depression rather than resolve it.

1 day ago

Vote Here sign in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

New series of Philadelphia neighborhood events aims to boost voter participation

The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office’s new program is trying to get Philadelphians in all neighborhoods to vote amid decreased voter turnout.

2 days ago

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A plastic fork and napkin inside of a plastic wrapper
Community

New Jersey restaurant patrons must ask for single-use plastic utensils starting Saturday

New restrictions take effect as part of the Garden State’s crackdown on plastic waste.

2 days ago

Red knots birds are pictured on the beach
Science

Red knot populations improve slightly along Delaware Bay, but remain fraction of historic levels

Biologists in New Jersey and Delaware spotted more red knot birds this year, but levels remain significantly lower than before the 2000s.

2 days ago

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''Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires'' at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Magic Gardens has Halloween in August with a Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar

An exhibition of Dia de los Muertos cartonería figures by Mexican artist Ivette Chaires pays homage to the late creator of the Magic Gardens.

3 days ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign on a lawn directs voters to a polling place for an election on June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

3 days ago

Mallory Hawk singing and playing guitar onstage
Arts & Entertainment

Mallory Hawk releases debut album, ‘Chinook,’ helping her plant roots in Philadelphia through variety and introspection

On the debut album that brought her to Philadelphia, Hawk’s variety of influences provides listeners a glimpse into what future projects hold.

3 days ago

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ICE agents at Philadelphia Airport
Courts & Law

ICE is arresting more people at Philadelphia International Airport, advocates say. Here’s what to know

Federal immigration enforcement agents have begun arresting people with expired visas at airports across the country.

3 days ago

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