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Downed tree from microburst in Philadelphia
Weather

What is a microburst? Philadelphia declares disaster emergency after Saturday storms uproot trees and cause major flooding

No one was hurt, but reported property damage is extensive after a rare summer storm brought 70 mph winds and major flooding.

25 minutes ago

Temporary art studio residency
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment

A national report highlights how sustained public investment and community support have strengthened Delaware's cultural landscape.

10 hours ago

Former Philadelphia Phillies first basement Ryan Howard shakes the hands of children
Community

MLB All-Star legacy project to expand North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books

The 21-year-old nonprofit plans to expand into two additional floors after demand for its free literacy programs created waiting lists.

11 hours ago

People walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge
Community

Tens of thousands walk the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to celebrate its 100th birthday

While walkers of all ages took in the views, speakers and elected officials touted the bridge’s vital role in the region’s economy.

23 hours ago

Patrick Ullman of Pottstown and his son, Tanner, 14, cool off
Weather

What Philly’s Fourth of July heat wave reveals about climate change

Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.

1 day ago

Kerry Sauter is sitting inside the exhibition space.
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Eastern State Penitentiary, a synagogue reveals prison’s long debate over religious freedom

“Freedom Through Faith” at the historic prison’s original synagogue shows how Philly’s Jewish community stepped up for the incarcerated.

1 day ago

A paper bag is discarded next to a busy road.
Community

Half of Philly businesses aren’t complying with plastic bag laws, report says

The report finds that some businesses are still providing plastic bags, which were banned in 2021.

1 day ago

Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Science

Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps

Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.

2 days ago

A view of a stool sample seen through a microscope with a parasite present.
Health

An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora

If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.

2 days ago

Inside the studio of WURD radio.
Community

WURD Radio’s ‘Freedom Journeys’ recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city

The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.

2 days ago

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United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts
Arts & Entertainment

‘He’s built to bounce back.’ USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese’s youth coach sees Monday’s World Cup loss as a coachable moment

Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.

3 days ago

A large crane shoots water down at a pile of scrap metal.
Courts & Law

EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says

The judge’s order comes after City Council rejected a settlement with EMR that would have allowed the site to reopen with conditions.

3 days ago

Residents are in the audience for the town hall meeting.
Community

Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say

Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.

3 days ago

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Tameka Flowers
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Anxiety and hope as women lifers await legislative action on 2nd degree murder

Women convicted of felony murder are awaiting answers after the state supreme court ruled their mandatory sentences unconstitutional.

3 days ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 days ago

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