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Philly’s skyline was barely visible due to wildfire smoke
Weather

‘Stay at home’: Philly pools closed, trash pickup cancelled due to very unhealthy air

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

8 minutes ago

The Menzingers performing
Arts & Entertainment

The Menzingers release ‘Everything I Ever Saw,’ celebrating the Philly band’s past while embracing the future

The band’s eighth studio album was recorded at Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia and produced by local Grammy winner Will Yip.

3 hours ago

Joe Biden smiling while sitting at a table, and a photo of the statue in Rodney Square.
Urban Planning

Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware’s only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney’s statue once stood

“It’s a name, it’s a statue, it’s a plaque. It could be a variety of things,” a city official said about ideas for honoring Delaware’s only president.

3 hours ago

Someone is waving a small Haitian flag at a rally.
Community

‘We’re people too’: Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status

The end of the Obama-era policy could mean an imminent deportation threat for Haitians who have been living in the U.S. for over 15 years.

4 hours ago

Tanesha Oglesby is pleased to have a new kitchen free of asthma triggers
Health

Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program

CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.

4 hours ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Politics & Policy

Democracy summit marks America’s 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration

From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about democracy's future.

11 hours ago

two officers pointing weapons at Kadir Skinner
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.

14 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.

16 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.

20 hours ago

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Ben Gibbard performing
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.

1 day ago

Listen 5:21
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.

1 day ago

Listen 1:10
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.

1 day ago

Listen 0:52
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.

1 day 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.

2 days ago

Listen 1:11
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.

2 days ago

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