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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets carry flags
Community

Rain could not stop a Philly parade celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marines

The parade of mostly marching bands was part of the weeklong Homecoming 250 commemoration.

1 hour ago

The Penn State logo
Community

A month after rejecting an earlier proposal, Penn State trustees agree to WHYY’s takeover of school’s public media station

The university will no longer be required to pay a $17.6 million subsidy to WHYY as financial supporters are expected to step up to save the central Pennsylvania station.

2 hours ago

Ellen Greenberg, 27
Community
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Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirms Ellen Greenberg’s stabbing death was a suicide

The family's attorney called the report "an embarrassment."

3 hours ago

Former President Joe Biden (left) and former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil
Community

‘Right now, not a Super Bowl team’: Ex-Eagles coach Dick Vermeil says NFL champs could still repeat, but must ‘keep the faith’

Vermeil led the Birds to their first Super Bowl appearance after the 1980 season. He critiqued the current team at a Columbus Day event in Wilmington.

4 hours ago

West Philadelphians joined the No Kings protest
Community

What to know about Philly’s ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday

Organizers expect upwards of 20,000 people to march against President Donald Trump’s administration.

5 hours ago

A person stands and takes photos of houses
Weather
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Jersey Shore braces for potentially highest water levels in decade as nor’easter delivers final blow

People across the Philadelphia area are dealing with wet and windy conditions from the coastal storm.

9 hours ago

Children in a classroom
Education

Delaware’s fastest-growing student group is being left behind as multilingual learners face deep gap in funding, resources

A new report shows multilingual learners make up nearly 19,000 of Delaware's students, but teacher shortages and outdated systems leave key gaps.

13 hours ago

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15. Here’s what to know about changes in Pa., N.J. and Del.

People 65 and older may see higher or lower Medicare premium costs, different plan options, limited telehealth access and other changes for 2026 coverage.

14 hours ago

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Rowhouses in North Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s for-profit eviction system shut down a year ago. Are things any better?

After a string of shootings, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is now the only entity performing evictions in the city.

14 hours ago

An overhead view of the football fiel
Education

Camden residents are rallying for a new field house at the high school athletic fields

The ad hoc committee has been working for years to rebuild the athletic field where the Camden High Panthers play.

15 hours ago

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Dr. Dog
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Music Fest 2025: New venue, back-to-back performances, same local spirit

The annual festival returns Oct. 13–19, bringing R&B, indie, funk-pop and more to some of the city’s most intimate venues.

1 day ago

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James Franklin looks on
Community

Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason freefall in a lost season

The school fired the longtime football coach on Sunday. Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions.

1 day ago

Delaware River
Science

In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.

2 days ago

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New Jersey Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Vic Kaplan
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor’s race: What to know about Libertarian candidate Vic Kaplan

Kaplan’s top priorities include expanding affordable housing, lowering health care costs and passing the Immigrant Trust Act.

2 days ago

Salt Trails Philly organizer pose for a photo in front of a table
Community

Processing grief: Salt Trails Philly’s annual event uses gathering, rituals and art to normalize, explore grief

The Philly-based organization combines ancient rituals, storytelling, art and healing practices to help others explore and move through grief.

2 days ago

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