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Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware’s beaches this year
Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.
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More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park
Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.
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Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan
The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.
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Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.
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How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey
Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.
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Listen 0:41Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown
Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.
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The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.
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Listen 1:14The Fringe Fest has ended for 2025. Here is what you were not able to see
New federal visa rules and the long arm of Philadelphia’s Licenses and Inspections thwarted productions in the Fringe.
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Listen 2:01He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.
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Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.
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Listen 1:47Unrivaled Basketball to play games in Philadelphia during 2026 season
Four of the league’s eight teams will play back-to-back games starting Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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Listen 1:07Philadelphia looking for public input on new policing plan
The city hopes to get community buy-in on the long term plan for public safety to reduce complaints as the plan is implemented.
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Listen 1:10Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown
Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.
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The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.
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A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans
Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.
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