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A heavily damaged barn after a fire
Community
6abc

Dozens of animals unaccounted for after barn fire at Montgomery County animal sanctuary

The blaze broke out around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Wiggle Goats, a rescue and sanctuary that provides lifelong care for goats and other farm animals.

3 hours ago

Josh Shapiro talks with Debbie Law, proprietor of Asia Crafts
Politics & Policy

In Philadelphia’s Chinatown, Gov. Shapiro talks tea and tariffs with business leaders

Gov. Josh Shapiro made a campaign-style stop in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, visiting local businesses and hearing concerns about rising tariffs.

7 hours ago

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Ferg performs
Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, Pride Weekend and West Philly Porchfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 29 - June 1: “Hairspray” in Del., Roots Picnic in Philly, and Waltfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

7 hours ago

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Inside the warehouse
Science

Why Amazon is doubling down on robots at its massive Delaware fulfillment center

About 4,500 people are working inside Amazon’s fulfillment center in Wilmington at any given time. After renovations, some of their newest coworkers will be robots.

8 hours ago

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Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
Community

Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day to honor NHL star’s legacy and support inclusive playground

The sold out race at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, Gloucester County, will also include several activities to honor the local hockey stars.

8 hours ago

outside Penn Wood High School
Education

William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs

The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.

8 hours ago

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A man holds a sign that says
Health

Cancer survivors, health care advocates rally in Philadelphia to demand Pennsylvania senators reject Medicaid cuts

The federal budget bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would add Medicaid work requirements for childless adults to stay in the program.

17 hours ago

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Nurses and technicians in Philadelphia hold signs regarding complaints over staffing
Health

New Jersey’s largest nurses union warns of a possible strike if hospitals don’t provide safe staffing ratios

Inspira Health Network would be hardest hit if Health Professionals and Allied Employees, the state’s largest nurses union, choose to go on strike.

18 hours ago

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Protesters outside in the rain under umbrellas
PlanPhilly
Community

Electricity bills in Pa., Del., N.J. to rise starting June 1. Advocates say more renewables would lower future costs

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

19 hours ago

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Wilmington community activist Jackie Kinard
Politics & Policy

‘Our babies are dying’: Wilmington City Council member urges creation of violence prevention office

Community members say the situation is urgent, but city officials say shootings are actually down compared with last year.

19 hours ago

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Emil Bove sitting in a courtroom
Courts & Law

Ex-Trump attorney, top DOJ official picked to be federal judge in Philadelphia-based appeals court

As acting deputy attorney general, Bove has been at the center of some of the department’s most scrutinized actions since Trump’s return to the White House in January.

21 hours ago

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport
Urban Planning

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system would cost “tens of billions” of dollars.

21 hours ago

Sign for Crozer Health
Health

ChristianaCare to acquire former Crozer Health outpatient locations

The pending acquisition includes two facilities in Glen Mills, a location in Havertown, an office in Broomall and a site in Media.

21 hours ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Man pleads guilty to murdering 3 family members in Bucks County

Andre Gordon entered the plea at the county's justice center on Wednesday morning, and was then sentenced to three life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole.

23 hours ago

the outside of Centennial School District's administrative offices
Education

Abram Lucabaugh appointed superintendent of Centennial School District

Community members have voiced concerns about Lucabaugh’s track record as superintendent of Central Bucks School District.

1 day ago

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