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Regional planners are questioning a proposal to redirect $12.5 million to complete the project’s design phase without construction funding secured.
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Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement
Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.
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Eighth grader wins South Jersey regional spelling bee, advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.
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Delaware lands $1.5M national grant to strengthen career pathways — from middle school to workforce
Rodel secures a $1.5M national grant to expand career pathways, grow dual enrollment and strengthen college and career advising statewide.
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SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget
The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.
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Ramadan plans are being disrupted for many in Paterson, New Jersey, one of the highest per-capita Muslim populations in the U.S.
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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
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‘Right plant, right place’: Philly Flower Show encourages adapting to climate change
Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.
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Listen 1:04Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.
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Listen 1:11Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.
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Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was born in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro has requested U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate his death.
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Listen 1:08The county’s Reentry Release Center in Camden has peer specialists who connect people to housing, health care and other social services.
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Listen 1:53Philly-area House members vote on Trump’s Iran war powers along party lines
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, joined other House Republicans in voting against limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.
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Listen 0:47ArtPhilly to launch a major citywide art festival in May
“What Now: 2026” will feature over 100 art events, including 35 commissioned works, examining the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:12Gas prices rise in the Philadelphia area as war with Iran escalates
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on, oil prices are rising, and drivers in the Philadelphia region are feeling the effects at the pump.
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