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Cindy Bass in council chambers
Politics & Policy

Ward election in Philly under protest after questionable voice vote

This week’s vote is being appealed to the Democratic City Committee after Councilmember Cindy Bass approved a voice vote in her own favor.

50 minutes ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

‘Too little, too late’: Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler

The city suspended EMR’s junkyard license for the facility where the latest fire occurred, and will reevaluate the suspension next month.

6 hours ago

The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate report for 8th straight year, while Pennsylvania scores best

The analysis looked at six factors, including a range of taxes and the minimum wage in seven northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

8 hours ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Community

‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them

Wilmington officials say a small group of homeless park residents don’t want to leave. They did not say what would happen if residents refused to go.

17 hours ago

Muhammed Emanet stands behind the counter at his family's restaurant, Jersey Kebab
Courts & Law

Son of South Jersey kebab shop owners facing his own deportation fight

Muhammed Emanet has until the end of the month to prove that he belongs in the United States.

18 hours ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $7.1B budget into law following City Council approval

After weeks of debate, City Council approved the budget without Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on ride-share and short-term rentals.

18 hours ago

Children playing at Sister Cities Park
Arts & Entertainment

‘Great cities invest in their children’: Philadelphia designated world’s first Playful Learning City

Low-impact prompts to encourage creative play are sprinkled around high-traffic areas of Center City.

20 hours ago

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A protester holds a sign that says, ''Shut down ICE, the DHS, and Delaney Hall!'' as law enforcement officers stand outside Delaney Hall detention center Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Community

‘We continue the fight for his liberty’: Family members gather to support detainees held in N.J.’s Delaney Hall ICE facility

One family member said 10 women inside the facility have reported being sexually abused, but the accused guard remains on the job.

20 hours ago

Georgetown University's Rebecca Katz points to measles data
Health

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd.

21 hours ago

Revolutionary War reenactors play various instruments
Community

A historic New Jersey bell will ring this Sunday to kick off Burlington County’s festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

The same bell was rung in 1776 to alert residents about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

22 hours ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a press conference in front of a poster outlining new gun regulations.
Courts & Law

Trump administration launches investigation into Philadelphia gun permit denials

Critics call Philly’s permitting standard subjective and unconstitutional, while gun control advocates say the DOJ is attacking any restrictions on ownership.

23 hours ago

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A family walks down the street.
Community

Fairmount neighbors say Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival road closures threatens public safety

Some are excited about hosting the fan fest in their backyard, but others who live closer to the Lemon Hill site say the city has not done enough to ease the heavy traffic.

23 hours ago

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2 children's beds are seen in a bedroom.
Community

Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?

A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.

1 day ago

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aerial view of residential blocks in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Trump budget proposal threatens Philly’s effort to increase supply of deeply affordable units

Amid an affordable housing crisis, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is spending billions to expand its portfolio of subsidized units.

1 day ago

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A doctor is inspecting images from a mammogram.
Health

Penn study finds GLP-1 use associated with lower breast cancer risk; researchers to launch clinical trial

Women in the study who were obese and taking GLP-1 weight loss medications were 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than other women.

1 day ago

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