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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer-Chester still needs a hospital operator. What does that mean for reopening plans?

During a virtual town hall with the property’s new owner, comments were disabled, and all resident questions were funneled through a moderator.

5 hours ago

A pair of sculptures titled ''Self Love and Love Lost''
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Day of the Dead, a live conversation with Jesse Eisenberg, WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 22–25: “The Wiz” in Delaware, Flannel Fest in Philly and the Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

8 hours ago

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Anti-data center demonstrators protest at the Pennsylvania state Capitol, Oct. 6, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

How data center battles in the Philadelphia suburbs could impact party control of the Pa. legislature

Democrats have a chance to control the three branches of government in Pennsylvania. In a tightly contested state Senate race, the battle is focused on data centers.

9 hours ago

a sign for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families
Community

Audit report finds Delaware foster care kids frequently sleep in state offices because of placement shortages

Many youth in Delaware’s foster care system have behavioral health needs that can be challenging to address in in-state facilities.

9 hours ago

Al Gury cuddles Marley in his apartment on Chestnut Street
Community

Philadelphia’s cat rescue hero and beloved art professor Al Gury to be memorialized at PAFA

Al Gury, 74, was as committed to rescuing cats as he was to teaching art. He passed away after nearly 50 years at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

10 hours ago

The metal shredder at EMR’s facility in Waterfront South
Community

Camden scrap metal recycler EMR awards first grant to community nonprofit following fires

The grant to Mighty Writers comes weeks after the city sued EMR, claiming the company violated an agreement to donate funds.

10 hours ago

an entrance sign reads 1281 A Woman's Place
Community

Bucks County’s domestic violence response agency marks 50 years

A Woman’s Place provides comprehensive short- and long-term services to thousands of victims of domestic violence in Bucks County each year.

19 hours ago

Rutgers University flag Camden Campus
Education

Rutgers unions criticize university’s salary proposal as contract talks continue

The Coalition of Rutgers Unions is accusing the university of publicly negotiating salary proposals.

20 hours ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from behind a podium
Arts & Entertainment

Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ blood clots

Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs.

22 hours ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Education

Philly teens advocate for universal free student SEPTA passes

As City Council weighs an expansion of the student SEPTA program, issues around trust of teens have emerged.

23 hours ago

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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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.”

1 day 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.

2 days ago

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