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Police at the scene of a shooting
Community
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At least 6 people shot near University of Delaware, police investigating

Police in Newark, Delaware, are investigating a shooting that sent multiple people to the hospital.

5 hours ago

The exterior of the Ambler theater
Arts & Entertainment

Ambler Theater to showcase 9 film noir classics

Tickets for individual films at NOIR CITY: Philadelphia 2026 are still available.

10 hours ago

Dennis Massimo, 43, gets immunotherapy treatment
Health

New Pennsylvania insurance law guarantees no-cost colon cancer screenings starting at age 45 instead of 50

State-regulated health insurance plans must fully cover screening colonoscopies and other preventative colon cancer tests at earlier ages.

11 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a rally in Bucks County
Politics & Policy

‘Time to get our country back’: Gov. Shapiro makes final pitch for Democrats in Bucks County as Election Day draws near

The governor, who leads his opponent in polling and fundraising, is spending his final days touring the state to campaign for U.S. House candidates.

23 hours ago

Pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns sit on top of a fireplace for a Sanheim celebration
Community

A spotlight on Halloween’s roots in an ancient Celtic holiday grows in the Philadelphia region

From business owners and academics to spiritual practitioners, more people are embracing Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival that gave birth to many Halloween traditions.

1 day ago

Front of the Bridgeton Free Public Library
Politics & Policy

Voters in Bridgeton, N.J., will decide whether to keep the city-funded library open

Supporters of the Free Public Library are working to defeat a surprise referendum question approved over the summer.

1 day ago

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Shania Bennett speaking at youth engagement listening session
Politics & Policy

Young Philadelphians tell mayoral candidate Shania Bennett what they want from the city’s next leader

At a youth engagement listening session in North Philly, Bennett heard about school conditions, civic education and the city’s response to teen takeovers.

1 day ago

Many people are gathered on Independence Hall at the location of the President's House site.
Arts & Entertainment

Election 2026: Where do Philly-area congressional candidates stand on the arts?

From the President’s House controversy to federal arts funding, candidates weighed in on cultural issues shaping the midterms.

2 days ago

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Một cử tri bước vào phòng bỏ phiếu tại trường tiểu học Richmond trong ngày bầu cử sơ bộ ở Philadelphia, ngày 19 tháng 5 năm 2026.
Politics & Policy

Cẩm nang dành cho cử tri trẻ về cuộc tổng tuyển cử năm 2026 tại Pennsylvania

Từ hạn chót bầu cử đến các sự kiện cộng đồng và các tổ chức thanh niên, đây là những điều mà cử tri trẻ và cử tri lần đầu tiên nên biết.

2 days ago

Apartments for rent in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly judge dismisses federal lawsuit against recently passed renter protections

Friday’s ruling comes two days before the legislation takes effect. The landlords behind the suit say they will keep fighting.

2 days ago

2026年5月19日,在费城初选日当天,一名选民进入里士满小学投票站的投票亭。
Politics & Policy

宾夕法尼亚州2026年大选青年选民指南

从选举截止时间、公民活动到青年组织,初次投票的年轻选民需要了解的信息都在这里。

2 days ago

A Comcast van is pictured on a Philly street
Money

Comcast to lay off 753 employees in Philadelphia and New Jersey in restructuring bid to boost flagging revenues

Executives say the telecom giant is eliminating layers of staff and expanding use of AI agents in customer service.

2 days ago

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Bucks County Comissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia speaks to the crowd at a Bucks County rally
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick sues to remove Bucks County commissioner from Board of Elections

The county says there is no basis in election code for Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia’s removal from the board.

2 days ago

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Pennsylvania state Treasurer Stacy Garrity listens to a question during a news conference in Treasury Department offices, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Stacy Garrity leans on military experience, veterans issues in uphill Pa. governor’s race against Josh Shapiro

Garrity, who served in the military for 30 years, has made helping veterans a significant part of her campaign.

2 days ago

A diorama depicts George Washington planning to cross the Delaware River
Arts & Entertainment

Neshaminy Mall is dead. Long live its historical dioramas

Bensalem Township is pulling seven mechanical dioramas out of the doomed mall to restore and relocate them.

2 days ago

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