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Wally the red panda is walking down a branch at the zoo.
Community

Cape May County Zoo’s new red panda could help protect endangered species

The 1-year-old newcomer offers a window into habitat loss, species survival and wildlife conservation efforts underway at the zoo.

6 hours ago

Lisa Butterworth portrait photo
Community

Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities

A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.

6 hours ago

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A person in a wheelchair eat a piece of bread with the words
Community

Young Philadelphia activists end 22-day hunger strike after budget passes, vow to continue affordability push

Erica Brown of Sunrise Movement Philadelphia celebrated incremental victories and growing public support as she took her first bite outside of City Hall.

18 hours ago

University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson
Education

J. Larry Jameson to step down as Penn’s president, ending a tenure during a time of upheaval at the Ivy League institution

Jameson took over as president as protests over the war in Gaza led to charges of antisemitism and threats to federal research dollars.

19 hours ago

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Cindy Bass in council chambers
Politics & Policy

Ward election in Philly under protest after questionable voice vote

This week’s vote is being appealed to the Democratic City Committee after Councilmember Cindy Bass approved a voice vote in her own favor.

24 hours ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

‘Too little, too late’: Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler

The city suspended EMR’s junkyard license for the facility where the latest fire occurred, and will reevaluate the suspension next month.

1 day ago

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The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate report for 8th straight year, while Pennsylvania scores best

The analysis looked at six factors, including a range of taxes and the minimum wage in seven northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

1 day ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Community

‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them

Wilmington officials say a small group of homeless park residents don’t want to leave. They did not say what would happen if residents refused to go.

2 days ago

Muhammed Emanet stands behind the counter at his family's restaurant, Jersey Kebab
Courts & Law

Son of South Jersey kebab shop owners facing his own deportation fight

Muhammed Emanet has until the end of the month to prove that he belongs in the United States.

2 days ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $7.1B budget into law following City Council approval

After weeks of debate, City Council approved the budget without Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on ride-share and short-term rentals.

2 days ago

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Children playing at Sister Cities Park
Arts & Entertainment

‘Great cities invest in their children’: Philadelphia designated world’s first Playful Learning City

Low-impact prompts to encourage creative play are sprinkled around high-traffic areas of Center City.

2 days ago

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A protester holds a sign that says, ''Shut down ICE, the DHS, and Delaney Hall!'' as law enforcement officers stand outside Delaney Hall detention center Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Community

‘We continue the fight for his liberty’: Family members gather to support detainees held in N.J.’s Delaney Hall ICE facility

One family member said 10 women inside the facility have reported being sexually abused, but the accused guard remains on the job.

2 days ago

Georgetown University's Rebecca Katz points to measles data
Health

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd.

2 days ago

Revolutionary War reenactors play various instruments
Community

A historic New Jersey bell will ring this Sunday to kick off Burlington County’s festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

The same bell was rung in 1776 to alert residents about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

2 days ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a press conference in front of a poster outlining new gun regulations.
Courts & Law

Trump administration launches investigation into Philadelphia gun permit denials

Critics call Philly’s permitting standard subjective and unconstitutional, while gun control advocates say the DOJ is attacking any restrictions on ownership.

2 days ago

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