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Former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council Mike Houghton
Politics & Policy

‘Tough questions are not welcome’: Former budget advisory chair says he was fired by Gov. Matt Meyer after questioning administration’s lack of revenue data

Mike Houghton was a former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chairman and longtime member before being fired Wednesday.

41 minutes ago

La pintura con plomo de las viviendas
Science

El programa de eliminación de plomo de Delaware no logra satisfacer las necesidades de reparación en los hogares donde residen niños intoxicados, según revela WHYY News.

El estado gastó $4 millones para eliminar los riesgos en 30 viviendas. Solo queda suficiente dinero para realizar trabajos en una pequeñísima fracción de las propiedades.

2 hours ago

La secretaria de Educación de Delaware
Education

El Departamento de Educación de Delaware presenta su plan estratégico, mientras algunos legisladores estatales cuestionan los recortes a los programas.

El estado está destinando $8 millones a ampliar la educación de la primera infancia.

3 hours ago

Allison Posner, an organizer for an upcoming
Community

N.J. suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests in Philadelphia, across U.S.

A growing faction of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia suburbs and across the U.S. are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.

4 hours ago

A person walks amongst cherry blossoms at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Phillies home opener, ‘A Bronx Tale’ and more this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 26–29: Opera Delaware, cherry blossoms in Philly and Women’s History Month celebrations in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

8 hours ago

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hand-painting with charcoal
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware arts agency seeks public input on next 5-year statewide funding plan

After awarding $5.4 million in arts grants last year, the Delaware Division of the Arts is asking residents to help guide its next five-year strategic plan.

9 hours ago

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An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is unlocking $400M for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners

Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan is entering a critical new phase. Advocates hope it helps the city's most vulnerable residents.

9 hours ago

A Delmar, Delaware police vehicle
Courts & Law

‘Not above the law’: Delaware cop’s alleged sexual misconduct with 2 women revealed in court records that left his chief ‘speechless’

Delmar police officer Darrell T. Powell Jr. is accused of unlawful sexual contact after he investigated shoplifting cases at the stores where the women worked.

10 hours ago

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the exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House advances bill to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2029

Democrats previously failed in their efforts to pass similar legislation in 2023, 2024 and last year.

20 hours ago

Listen 1:15
Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again

A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.

20 hours ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware House advances bill to allow fines and fees waived for indigent criminal defendants

The legislation was voted out of committee last May. It would give judges more discretion to waive fines and fees for poor defendants.

21 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas looks out over Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

It’s outta here! Owner John Middleton defends Phillies scrapping name of Harry Kalas on outfield bar

Middleton said the money the company was set to pay the Phillies was enough for the franchise to be able to afford a player's salary.

22 hours ago

A 5-year-old hula hoops at a block party
Urban Planning

Philly launches ‘Block Party Bonanza’ to raise community pride during America’s 250th summer celebrations

Selected block parties will receive a $250 ShopRite gift card, patriotic decorations, mini Constitutions and outdoor toys meant to inspire civic pride.

24 hours ago

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Authorities are seen responding to the fatal shooting of a state trooper in West Caln Township, Chester County
Community

Chester County expands first responder death benefit policy to include paid workers

A previous iteration of the policy awarded a one-time payment of $10,000 to the surviving family following the death of a volunteer first responder.

1 day ago

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The front entrance of the Lancaster County Courthouse
Courts & Law

Pa. teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates

The boys, who were 14 at the time, admitted earlier this month that they made 59 child sex abuse images, some of which included classmates at Lancaster Country Day School.

1 day ago

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