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An emergency alert is displayed on a cellphone
Politics & Policy

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributed federal funds to stations, is shutting down Sept. 30. The closure threatens emergency alert systems' resilience.

5 hours ago

a collapsed Philadelphia house
Community

1 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home

A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.

7 hours ago

Mayor Parker and School Superintendent Tony Wattlington at press conference
Politics & Policy

‘It has to end’: Philly City Council, Mayor Parker call on state lawmakers to fund SEPTA

As SEPTA begins its first week with a reduced schedule, Philadelphia lawmakers are calling for new funding to reverse the cuts.

9 hours ago

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. and Mayor Cherelle Parker joined City Council members and members of the Philadelphia Board of Education to ceremoniously ring the bells
Education

Philadelphia School District, teachers union reach agreement on first day of school

On a day when a first round of SEPTA cuts made getting to school a challenge for some, the district and teachers union celebrated a three-year deal.

10 hours ago

Many people waiting in the outdoor bus terminal
Urban Planning

Late to work and school, SEPTA passengers face cuts on a commute-heavy Monday

Passengers who regularly used eliminated bus routes were forced to find alternative ways to get to work, including ride-hailing services.

12 hours ago

Jane Golden poses in front of her first murals
Arts & Entertainment

Jane Golden to step down from Mural Arts Philadelphia

Golden will stay on through 2026 to see 15 major projects to completion in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

16 hours ago

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Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education
6abc

Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative contract agreement

Teachers had planned to walk off the job after Labor Day if no new deal was reached.

19 hours ago

The horse Whiskey being pet by a child
Community

From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance

In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.

20 hours ago

Curling players at practice
Community

The Olympic sport of curling is attracting new players in South Jersey

Members of the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club are traveling across the nation to participate in competitions.

21 hours ago

Listen 1:13
a person walks through a SEPTA Regional Rail station
Community

SEPTA riders feel a ‘sense of loss’ as major cuts go into effect for Philadelphia’s transit system

As SEPTA cuts begin, Philadelphians are adjusting to slower commute times. “It is grief, in a sense,” one rider said.

1 day ago

Listen 1:20
A person entering a SEPTA subway car
Urban Planning

SEPTA cuts have begun. What do you need to know about the changes?

With bus and rail lines being eliminated and many more routes facing reduced service, how will Philly-area residents navigate the new schedules?

1 day ago

A sign for Villanova University
Community
6abc

Villanova University receives another false active shooter call, police say

The school told students and staff to shelter in place at around 11 a.m. Sunday. This is the second false active shooter call to Villanova this week.

2 days ago

Front of the Richmond Library in Philadelphia
Community

Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopens after monthslong closure

The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.

2 days ago

Listen 1:13
headquarters of American Water
Community

Lower Providence Township residents free from toxic water, conservation orders after Audubon Water acquisition

The family-run Audubon Water struggled with PFAS contamination and water main leaks.

2 days ago

A SEPTA bus driver sits in the driver's seat of a SEPTA bus
Community

SEPTA cuts: Riders bid farewell to the No. 12 bus

From doubled commute times to the physical toll of more transfers, riders are already grappling with the looming consequences of SEPTA service cuts.

2 days ago

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