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Courts & Law

Family of Wilmington police shooting victim disputes department’s account as they announce plan to sue city for $25 million

The body cam videos Delaware officials released Thursday don’t show what led up to the police shooting of a 19-year-old.

2 hours ago

A screenshot of the DelDOT traffic camera livestream capturing the Delaware City Refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May

The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.

4 hours ago

Smoke from wildfires in the Canadian province of Ontario left a haze over Philadelphia’s skyline
Science

Residents warned to stay indoors as Canadian wildfire smoke reaches dangerous levels in Philadelphia region

Tiny particulate matter from wildfire smoke can cause respiratory problems.

8 hours ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Death Cab for Cutie, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Diplo’s Run Club and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 16–19: Taj Mahal in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

14 hours ago

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City officials and nonprofit leaders in City Hall
Health

Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University

Drexel University has operated PSARC since 2011, but the center has struggled with staff shortages and funding gaps.

15 hours ago

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Matt Meyer looks on
Urban Planning

‘I think we’re being lied to’: Delaware Gov. Meyer offers fierce criticism as Delmarva Power plows ahead with utility rate increases

Public Service Commission members, who approved Delmarva Power’s interim rate request, questioned the scope of its oversight authority.

15 hours ago

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New Castle County Courthouse
Education

‘Terrifying’: Teacher raped his student who just finished eighth grade, but Delaware authorities never notified the public

Thomas Herlihy raped the girl in Atlantic City in 2016 and, authorities say, sexually abused her through 2018 in Delaware.

16 hours ago

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Pa. Sen. candidate Nikil Saval. (Screenshot/NikilSaval.com)
Politics & Policy

Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan ‘compromise’ state budget. Here’s why

The two state senators criticized the budget for failing to address “critical” issues such as public transit, affordable energy and rising energy costs.

1 day ago

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Smoke drifting into Philadelphia
Weather

Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania

Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.

1 day ago

People walking across a busy intersection
Science

74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don’t know they’re part of a majority

About three out of four U.S. residents say they want their elected officials to pass laws that tackle climate change.

1 day ago

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A black freight train, operated by Norfolk Souther, speeds by on a track, as seen from the former train station in Phoenixville, PA.
Urban Planning

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading

The effort to restore passenger rail service between Philadelphia and Reading reached a “major milestone,” Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz said.

1 day ago

firefighters spraying water onto the large fire.
Community

Fire under control at EMR junkyard in Delaware County

County emergency services said dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 Industrial Drive, the address of a junkyard owned by EMR.

1 day ago

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New panels on the wall at the President's House.
Politics & Policy

Trump administration replaces Philly President’s House slavery exhibit ‘under the cover of darkness’ after monthslong legal battle

The city and activists have vowed to continue the legal fight to restore the original panels that focused on the nine enslaved people held by George Washington at the site.

1 day ago

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Legislative Hall en Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Los legisladores de Delaware aprueban una enmienda constitucional sobre el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo tras un fracaso inicial en la Cámara de Representantes

Las enmiendas a la Constitución de Delaware deben ser aprobadas por ambas cámaras en dos sesiones legislativas consecutivas

1 day ago

An altar with photos, flowers and incense to honor those killed by immigration officers.
Community

Philadelphians hold vigil for victims of fatal ICE shootings

Speakers lamented the deaths of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and others who were killed during ICE operations or died in ICE custody.

1 day ago

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