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Politics & Policy

Delaware’s proposal to raise taxes on tobacco could disproportionately affect low-income residents, policy experts argue

Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.

36 mins ago

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Health

Philly business owners worry about the impact of new city taxes on small operations after tax break is eliminated

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

1 hour ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band comes back to Camden, plus 2 new songs and a limited-time return to a special performance

DMB has announced its annual summer tour with two dates across the river from Philly. To whet fans’ appetites, the band announced a forthcoming live album.

2 hours ago

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Education

Princeton’s president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook

Though the Ivy League institution is financially strong, Christopher Eisgruber said it must be more efficient in the future.

10 hours ago

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Science

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power

Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.

13 hours ago

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Community

Philadelphia advocates call on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to keep ICE out of courthouse

Bilal said her office does not cooperate with immigration enforcement officers, and said she has no authority over what happens outside of the Criminal Justice Center.

14 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Shapiro calls for $1B investment amid Pennsylvania housing affordability crisis

The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.

14 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.

15 hours ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.

16 hours ago

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Courts & Law

Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home

William Stevenson, 77, of Wilmington, was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975.

16 hours ago

Nick Sirianni on the field before Super Bowl 59
Community

Here’s a Super Bowl week roundup of the latest Eagles news

The Birds won't be in the Bay Area for this year's Super Bowl, but the Eagles are making waves at home in Philadelphia.

17 hours ago

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Science

Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game

Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.

1 day ago

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Community

‘We’ll shew ya whereta gew in the snew’: Pennsylvania Tourism Office launches winter hotline voiced by regional accents

Visit PA hired comedians to bring Pittsburgh and Philly accents to its winter tourism campaign.

1 day ago

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Community

Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high gear at Pennsylvania Convention Center

The vehicle showcase returns with test-driving opportunities, one-of-a-kind vehicles and Eagles and Flyers players.

2 days ago

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Politics & Policy

Federal judge tours President’s House Site, confirms slavery exhibit panels were not damaged

The judge said she didn’t find concerns about the slavery-focused panels removed from the Philadelphia historic site last month. Advocates say they were "desecrated."

2 days ago

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