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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Money

Philly residents will pay on average an extra $7 a month for water

The Philadelphia Water Department says bills are going up in part because more people are enrolling in a program that helps lower-income residents.

23 minutes ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 12th Congressional District race

The 12th District covers parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.

53 minutes ago

Lots of people walking around on a closed busy street
Community

Open Streets returns to Center City Philadelphia for 7 Sundays, starting this weekend

The two-year-old series of street closures aims to draw more shoppers and diners to Walnut Street with live music, mini golf, Eagles watch areas and other activities.

1 hour ago

Chris Rabb speaking to his supporters.
Politics & Policy

The youth wave behind Chris Rabb’s win in Philadelphia

Young people, some as young as 14, helped power Rabb’s primary win. Now they’re watching to see what he does in Congress.

2 hours ago

Bryce Cracknell, Sophia Schmidt, Katrina Janco and Kimberly Paynter sitting
Community

WHYY News and The Margin host community event in Camden to discuss in-depth reporting on EMR fires

Independent journalist Katrina Janco and WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt and Kimberly Paynter discussed their investigative work.

9 hours ago

Bob Harvie, Pennsylvania congressional candidate, arrives to speak at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Politics & Policy

In his first campaign ad, Fitzpatrick’s democratic challenger Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium

Pennsylvania’s first congressional race pits five-term incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick against Democratic County Commissioner Bob Harvie.

11 hours ago

The New Jersey American Water building in Camden
Community

New Jersey American Water rates to increase by $4 per month on average

The new water rate will help the investor-owned utility pay for water and wastewater projects.

12 hours ago

FDR Park in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Parks and Rec head says she authorized Phillies’ unpermitted turf field for 250th celebrations

A former DEP commissioner says the city did not have the authority to skirt state laws in order to make the 250th anniversary deadline.

13 hours ago

Salt-N-Pepa on stage performing at the IHeartRadio Music Awards.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe Festival and Doylestown Arts Festival headline a weekend of theater, live music and art in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 11 - 13: “A Few Good Men” in Del., Fringe Fest in Philly and It’s Iconic Tour in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

14 hours ago

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Community

Support is growing for the South Jersey woman trying to keep her property in an eminent domain fight

After learning about Dawn Robinson’s plight, a state senator helped to create a legal defense fund for landowners under siege.

15 hours ago

Donald Trump speaking at a podium on stage in Dallas.
Courts & Law

Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order

The decision Thursday by a panel of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals comes even as the Supreme Court is already considering the same case.

16 hours ago

Looking down a quiet tree-lined street in Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester scores $100 million investment, Gov. Shapiro says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $100 million investment effort for the cash-strapped city of Chester.

17 hours ago

Josh Shapiro speaking into a microphone while sitting on stage at the Kimmel Center in white chairs with Spencer Cox and Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Politics & Policy

‘Politics of contempt’: Republican Utah governor joins Pa. Gov. Shapiro to push back against hateful rhetoric and partisanship

The governors said political disagreement is essential to democracy, but warned that dehumanizing rhetoric is contributing to violence and eroding trust.

18 hours ago

Phantom BC captain Kelsey Plum shoots over Breeze BC's Cameron Brink
Community

Unrivaled returns to Philadelphia in 2027 after record-setting women’s basketball games last year

The three-on-three women’s league will set up shop at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Feb. 15, 2027. Tickets go on sale today at 4 p.m.

19 hours ago

Craig Williams and Elizabeth Moro are seen in side-by-side photos
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 160th House District race in Chesco and Delco

Republican incumbent state Rep. Craig Williams is facing a challenge once again from Democratic candidate Elizabeth Moro.

24 hours ago

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