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Wilmington City Councilwoman Shane Darby
Community

‘Setting them up for failure’: Wilmington community members vow to fight closure of long-standing prison jobs program

Former graduates of Wilmington’s work release program say it saved their lives. It’s set to close next month.

5 hours ago

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Speed cushion on the street
Community

Wrongly installed Philly speed bumps not up to standards, city controller report finds

The traffic calming measures are not up to code and some are too high, which could increase danger as drivers swerve to avoid them.

6 hours ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Community

As ICE expands its footprint, DHS is leasing a high-end office space on the Main Line

The Westlakes Office Park is about a mile away from an elementary school in Berwyn, Chester County.

6 hours ago

The cover of a U.S. Passport
Politics & Policy

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.

8 hours ago

The area in Frankford subject to a nomination
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace

The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.

16 hours ago

Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer Val Gay
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s arts sector is vibrant but needs help, survey shows

Anticipating a comprehensive cultural plan being drafted by the city, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance outlines key areas of concern.

17 hours ago

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Firefighters at the scene of a fire
Community
6abc

Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors

The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.

1 day ago

A utility meter
Science

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

1 day ago

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A closeup photo of Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania

The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.

1 day ago

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Beauty and the Beast on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ comes to Philadelphia — a tale as old as time, told with a new flair

This reimagined production of the beloved classic comes to Philly, 30 years after the original Broadway show.

1 day ago

Actors Chadwick Boseman (left) and James Van Der Beek both died from colorectal cancer in their 40s. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais and Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Health

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.

1 day ago

This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Politics & Policy

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.

1 day ago

ChristianaCare
Health

ChristianaCare plans southern Delaware health campus to expand access as Sussex County population grows

ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.

1 day ago

FILE - U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks through a Target
Community

Protesters in Philadelphia, other cities press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

One of the demands of Wednesday’s protests is for Target to deny federal agents entry to stores unless they have judicial warrants authorizing arrests.

1 day ago

Two performers kiss at the end of the final show of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Valentine’s Day fun in Philly, Trevor Noah in Atlantic City and Ringling Bros. circus in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend brings concerts, comedy and family fun to the area.

2 days ago

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