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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1)
Community

Key moments in Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs

Hurts was initially injured after taking a cleat to the left calf against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4.

3 hours ago

Leaves crunch underfoot at the Morris Arboretum.
Community

Autumn is here, and leaves are falling. What should Philadelphia residents do with them?

Fallen leaves naturally fertilize the soil as they decompose, returning vital nutrients to the ground.

7 hours ago

A placard sign for Jefferson Health
Health

Inside a Philadelphia clinic’s intensive approach to suicide prevention

Jefferson Health's ASPIRE Center combines personalized therapy, family support and clinician training to improve care for people at risk.

8 hours ago

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Rachel Lambert grabbing a ball through a defender
Community

Want to make friends in Philly? These rugby players suggest a good tackle

From the city to pockets of Delco, rugby devotees have endured broken bones, torn ACLs and more than a few bruises. But to them, “all is good in the world.”

8 hours ago

WXPN and World Cafe Live
Arts & Entertainment

Employees of World Stage — formerly World Cafe Live — aren’t surprised the West Philadelphia music venue is closing

The 22-year-old concert venue is ending a tumultuous year on a low note.

18 hours ago

Listen 1:21
in the Commerce Connector strip
Urban Planning

Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Commerce Connector in Philadelphia’s Old City

The project transformed a once neglected alleyway into a greenspace that connects some of the neighborhood's historical sites.

20 hours ago

An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

NJ Transit is expanding a project to present art exhibitions at bus and train stations

The agency is partnering with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on the TRANSITional Art Project, which features N.J. artists.

21 hours ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts joins list of athletes diagnosed with blood clots

Hurts' diagnosis brought new attention to the condition, its risks and treatments, while raising questions about why so many athletes have been diagnosed with blood clots.

1 day ago

Madhu Bora and David Matthau speaking with an attendee at the resource fair
Community

A ‘pop-up’ newsroom is coming to Willingboro, New Jersey

The Burlington County event gives residents a chance to pitch story ideas and will feature information for prospective foster-care and adoptive parents.

1 day ago

A group of children are sitting at a table drawing. One child is coloring in a green monster.
Education

Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School goes national with its arts preschool

Settlement’s preschool program, Kaleidoscope, is “unparalleled” for integrating arts into early childhood development. It’s now available online.

1 day ago

Donald Norcross speaks
Politics & Policy

Democrat Donald Norcross has not debated an opponent in a decade, the longest among New Jersey congressional incumbents

Norcross, who is running for a seventh U.S. House term, last faced off against a Republican in 2016. He says he “debates the issues everyday.”

1 day ago

Listen 1:03
Headshot of John Atkins next to the exterior of Legislative Hall in Dover, Del.
Politics & Policy

Former Delaware lawmaker with history of violence against women poised to regain seat after winning three-way primary

John Atkins once resigned from his state House seat after a fight with his wife rather than face censure, and was later charged with felony strangulation of his girlfriend.

1 day ago

Listen 1:59
At the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia
Health

Mazzoni Center to launch its first clinical trial as the health organization brings more LGBTQ+ research options to Philly

The clinical trial is part of the center’s new research division, which aims to expand health care research opportunities in LGBTQ+ communities.

1 day ago

Listen 1:05
A completely redacted email
Politics & Policy

‘Unnecessary hoops’: Delawareans voice frustration with accessing state data as lawmaker suggests FOIA rework

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office said its FOIA opinions are non-binding and it lacks the resources to enforce violations.

2 days ago

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The William Penn School District administrative building is seen.
Education

William Penn School District reinstates some sports teams following suspensions

The school district in Delaware County previously suspended all athletics, pointing to “an alleged incident that implicates culture and climate.”

2 days ago

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