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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill selects Centenary University President Dale Caldwell as her running mate

The selection is seen as an “out-of-the-box” pick that will differentiate Sherrill from outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy.

3 hours ago

Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center
Community

Opera Philadelphia will take over Macy’s and the Wanamaker Organ this fall

Six months after Macy’s closed, Opera Philadelphia will partner with Philly arts groups to reactivate the retail space with performances.

5 hours ago

a person tanning on the Jersey Shore
Urban Planning

‘Great concern’: Jersey Shore leaders call for restoration of beach replenishment funding

After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back.

10 hours ago

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents escort a detained immigrant into an elevator
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania legislators propose bill to prohibit law enforcement from using masks to hide their identities

A recent raid in Montgomery County prompted legislation similar to bills proposed in other states. ICE’s acting director has defended the practice of wearing masks.

18 hours ago

Listen 1:16
A child baseball player hits a ball with his bat
Community

New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer in the final of the sectional tournament.

21 hours ago

President Donald Trump looks on
Money

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS; most of that money is distributed to over 1,500 public media stations.

21 hours ago

An aerial view of Seaside Park, New Jersey
Urban Planning

South Seaside Park in Berkeley Township submits petition to join Borough of Seaside Park

The New Jersey neighborhood is situated on a barrier island and is remote from the rest of Berkeley Township on the mainland.

22 hours ago

Listen 2:55
The Philly Pops playing
Arts & Entertainment

Encore Series and Philadelphia Orchestra end lawsuits. Encore takes the blame

After filing a lawsuit against the orchestra, the mea culpa from the Philly Pops’ parent company may be its last gasp.

23 hours ago

Listen 1:18
Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea
Community

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history.

1 day ago

Carter Hart skating
Courts & Law

Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players, including former Flyers goalie, in sexual assault case

A judge said the complainant’s allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges.

1 day ago

Dave Matthews performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Music from Dave Matthews and Lucy Dacus, Christmas in July and after-dark dinosaurs in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 24–27: Trombone Shorty in Delaware, the North Philadelphia History Festival and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

1 day ago

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The Market-Frankford Line in Kensington
Health

Kensington mobile van restrictions will take effect Sunday in Philly, but enforcement of new law will be delayed

The city must create a new permit system before it can enforce where and when service providers can offer addiction and homelessness outreach in Kensington.

1 day ago

Performance for Shakespeare inspired play
Arts & Entertainment

Shakespeare goes bilingual to spotlight the realities of immigration, family separation, identity and belonging in Delaware

A retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation.

1 day ago

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LaMonica McIver exits the grounds at Delaney Hall
Politics & Policy

House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incident

The resolution filed Wednesday also calls for removing Rep. LaMonica McIver from her seat on the Homeland Security Committee.

2 days ago

Protesters march in front of the entrance to the Sheraton hotel
Community

Stuck in ‘limbo’: Union workers in Philly’s hospitality sector rally for new contracts ahead of semiquincentennial crowds

A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.

2 days ago

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