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Politics & Policy

Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking

Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.

7 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia launches ‘Alleygators’ program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys

The new program will help residents keep their alleys clear with a once-a-year cleaning by request.

8 hours ago

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Urban Planning

South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: ‘They could build around me’

The law firm representing Middle Township claims a planned housing development will help community members.

8 hours ago

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Health

Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

8 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Game the system’: Philadelphia state legislator seeks to outlaw insider betting on prediction markets

Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.

19 hours ago

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Courts & Law

‘It’s reprehensible’: Delaware Gov. Meyer, advocates blast state police over stalled Clean Slate rollout

Pennsylvania automatically seals millions of criminal records a year, while Delaware State Police insist on manual reviews of eligible cases.

20 hours ago

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Community

Dover’s only women’s shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn

A critical funding gap could force House of Hope to close, leaving vulnerable residents without safe housing or support services.

20 hours ago

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Health

Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find

Out-of-pocket costs, insurance coverage, side effects and a lack of long-term safety data can be barriers to medication for childhood obesity.

21 hours ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Manayunk’s Sing Us Home fest sees its strongest attendance with performances by Dave Hause and surprise guests

With “campfires,” surprise sets and new songs, Manayunk’s Sing Us Home Festival brought thousands together for the weekend.

1 day ago

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Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Fabric Workshop, Jesse Krimes turns incarcerated people’s memories into quilts

“Quilt Elegies” includes a prototype of Krimes’ fabric-based mural designed with people recently released from prison.

2 days ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’

In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.

2 days ago

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Courts & Law

Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms

Charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

2 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

In Philadelphia, a new exhibit shows American independence was not inevitable

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania traces colonists' fractured, decadeslong shift from loyalty to rebellion.

2 days ago

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Community

2026 Jersey Shore beach tags: What they cost and where beaches are free

More shore towns in Atlantic and Cape May counties are moving to digital beach badges. In several communities, you can buy them before you hit the sand.

3 days ago

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Community

Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here’s what to know

Taking place May 4-8 this year, more than 90 tech-focused events are planned, celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.

3 days ago

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