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Items available at a Philly school cafeteria, with Eagles mascot Swoop in the background. (Courtesy School District of Philadelphia)
Education

1 in 3 Pa. SNAP recipients are kids. As cuts remain in limbo, Philly-area schools face ‘uncertainty’ feeding students

Nearly 241,000 children in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties receive SNAP benefits.

21 mins ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Shapiro pledges $5M in ‘emergency’ state aid to food banks as SNAP crisis grows in Pennsylvania

The announcement came minutes after a judge ruled in favor of Pennsylvania and other states suing to make the Trump administration use contingency funds to fund SNAP.

2 hours ago

Norah Wasden cleans instruments with toddlers
Education

Singing, dancing and growing: Music Together Princeton Lab School inspires kids to be creative

Parents at the Music Together Princeton Lab School in Hopewell, New Jersey, say the mixed-age class encourages cooperation and listening.

4 hours ago

Rowhouses in Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Delaware Chancery Court judge tosses challenge to law allowing school districts to split property tax rates

New Castle County officials say they will work quickly to send out the new tax bills. Property taxes are due by Nov. 30.

4 hours ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday
Courts & Law

Pa. Attorney General files criminal charge against fracking company

The charges allege that Seneca Resources polluted water in eight counties. The company says it is working with the state to reach a “reasonable resolution.”

5 hours ago

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Peruvian artist Richi Olivera joined the Delaware Art Museum’s sixth annual Día de los Muertos celebration
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum celebrates life and heritage during 6th annual Dia de los Muertos

The Delaware Art Museum brought together art, music and tradition to honor ancestors and celebrate Latin American culture for Día de los Muertos.

5 hours ago

Residentes en el Museo de Historia de Delaware en Wilmington
Community

‘La historia no contada’: Cómo la migración y la resiliencia latina moldearon el pasado y el presente de la nación

Una multitud reunida en Wilmington conoció el papel que desempeñaron los latinos y los pueblos indígenas en la configuración de la historia de Estados Unidos desde sus inicios

6 hours ago

Algunos residentes sin hogar de Wilmington
Community

“Piensan que no eres nadie”: Activistas por la vivienda afirman que las personas sin hogar de Wilmington afrontan la escasez de camas en albergues y redadas policiales.

Los defensores afirman que la falta de camas en los albergues está obligando a la gente a dormir al aire libre.

7 hours ago

Quakers raise their hands after a worship service at the historic West Room of the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia
Community

Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world

There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.

7 hours ago

A volunteer prepares meals at the Philabundance Community Kitchen in Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
Courts & Law

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the debit cards that beneficiaries use to buy groceries could be reloaded after the ruling. That process often takes one to two weeks.

8 hours ago

Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin speaks
Politics & Policy

Democrats, allied groups pour millions into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race to counter GOP campaign

At issue in Tuesday's election is whether the three justices will each serve another term, up to 10 years.

11 hours ago

The University of Delaware campus in Newark.
Community

Hillel at the University of Delaware breaks ground on new $12M Jewish student center to meet growing community needs

The new 18,000-square-foot Kristol Center for Jewish Life will feature study rooms, lounges, a kosher kitchen and space for 250 students.

14 hours ago

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Students cross bridge of wooden stumps
Education

Bristol’s Nature Club teaches kids lessons on a forest floor

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

15 hours ago

Residents leaving Black River, Jamaica with a damaged bridge behind them
Weather

How Philadelphians can support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Donation sites have been popping up across Philadelphia. Batteries, flashlights and tarps are among the items needed most.

1 day ago

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John Carney speaking at a podium during a press conference
Politics & Policy

‘Not right’: Wilmington mayor announces new homeless strategy, blames Philly for rise in city’s unhoused population

Wilmington officials will allow camping in one city park but ban sleeping outside in all other areas of the city.

1 day ago

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