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The Supreme Court building.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.

1 hour ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Politics & Policy

Under Trump, immigration arrests surge in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey

New Jersey and Pennsylvania rank among the 10 states with the most immigration arrests during the first 14 months of President Donald Trump’s second term.

5 hours ago

Janaylon Wright, of Philadelphia
Health

After months of unanswered pain, a Philly woman learned she had Stage 3 colon cancer. Now she’s pushing for equitable care

Medical advances mean that more people are surviving cancer. But not everyone is benefiting from those gains equally, a new report shows.

5 hours ago

Water is spraying from an opened fire hydrant
Weather

Dangerous heat and a few thunderstorms are possible around Philadelphia on the Fourth of July

Feels-like temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday. Storms could dampen July Fourth fireworks shows.

6 hours ago

A small house that serves as an accessory dwelling unit
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pa. lawmakers push to ease housing costs by making accessory dwellings easier for homeowners to build

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make it easier for homeowners to build backyard cottages, garage apartments and basement rentals to create more housing.

6 hours ago

Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘Hurts us to the core’: Institutions tell Philadelphia’s history of slavery amid Trump censorship threat at President’s House Site

As the Trump administration moves to take down panels on slavery at Independence Mall, local institutions are affirming their dedication to telling a full history.

6 hours ago

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen addresses measles cases
Health

Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 70 cases as health leaders pledge to get spread ‘under control’

The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.

20 hours ago

Listen 1:14
Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal
Arts & Entertainment

Croatia tops Ghana in Philly’s final World Cup group stage match

After packed crowds for five group stage games in South Philly, excitement is building for what could be a marquee matchup on the Fourth of July.

1 day ago

Matt Bellamy of Muse performs at the Shaky Knees Music Festival
Arts & Entertainment

5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July

With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.

1 day ago

Volunteers sort supplies to send to Venezuelan earthquake victims
Community

Venezuelan Americans in Philadelphia mobilize aid after deadly earthquakes devastate homeland

Nonprofits, small businesses and the Philadelphia Union are spearheading a growing local response to the disaster.

2 days ago

Portrait of Betsy Wyeth
Arts & Entertainment

Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry

“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.

2 days ago

Center City District Foundations using retail space
Arts & Entertainment

An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

2 days ago

People in canoes on the river
Community

250 years after George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware, dozens of paddlers mark the event with a weeklong sojourn

The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.

3 days ago

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A person walks on Ocean City's boardwalk
Urban Planning

Ocean City is moving forward with Wonderland Pier redevelopment. A luxury hotel proposal is still in play

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

3 days ago

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A man adjusts his thermostat
Community

New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs

Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.

3 days ago

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