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Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions

The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.

9 hours ago

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a truck drives in a snowy street
Science

Road salt remains in Pa., N.J. and Del. waterways months after winter storms, according to new data

Road salt applied during winter storms runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.

9 hours ago

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A remote stretch of road surrounded by woods
Community

Rape on a country road in Chadds Ford after armed ‘agents of chaos’ go on rush hour ‘ramming’ rampage

Over 3 ½ hours, the men hit several cars, stole money from one victim’s bank cards, and led police on highway chases with two more crashes.

10 hours ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Politics & Policy

Delaware to recoup more than $300M over 3 years after law on tax decoupling takes effect

Delaware’s corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the “one big, beautiful bill.”

20 hours ago

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inside the developing Camden's Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center
Urban Planning

Camden County builds $22 million supportive housing complex with 60 units for unsheltered residents

The McKernan Supportive Housing Community in Blackwood is slated to open by summer 2026.

1 day ago

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The city of Wilmington removes the Caesar Rodney statue
Community

‘Who deserves to be remembered’: Potential display of Caesar Rodney statue in D.C. renews debate over monuments

Some Delawareans say that Founding Father Caesar Rodney should be remembered as a patriot. Others say his legacy is tarnished as an owner of enslaved people.

1 day ago

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Central Bucks West High School
Education

Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools

A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.

1 day ago

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a skyline view of Philly with snow
Weather

After first major snow of the season, Philly hunkers down for dangerously cold and icy conditions

While the snow has passed, high winds and below-freezing temps will create potentially dangerous conditions the next few days.

2 days ago

a person searches the internet for sales
Community

Holiday fraud is on the rise. Do you know the steps to protect yourself?

The holidays are busy and you are distracted, which gives fraudsters more ways to steal your money. Here are ways to protect yourself during the Christmas hustle and bustle.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson at a community healing event for loved ones of gun violence victims in the city’s 2nd District
Politics & Policy

‘Making sure we’re helping people’: Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better

Two years into his first term leading City Council, Kenyatta Johnson talks about his priorities and improving conditions for all in Philadelphia.

2 days ago

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A selfie photo of Steve Heise and Alina Josan standing on a large hill overlooking a wide landscape
Arts & Entertainment

Philly band Walnut Brain takes humble diddley bow from earliest days of blues to modern psychedelic improvisation

Steve Heise and Alina Josan make music together by instinct and improvisation, one string at a time.

3 days ago

A crowd is gathered as the words
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute more than $5 million to arts organizations next year

Anyone interested in expanding access to the arts in the city can apply to sit on a panel that will help choose grantees.

3 days ago

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Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen
Politics & Policy

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.

3 days ago

Bob Dix painting a bell
Community

In 2026, Philadelphia neighborhoods will show off with bells on

The statewide Bells Across PA project will highlight towns and neighborhoods to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

3 days ago

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FILE - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,
Politics & Policy

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans

The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.

4 days ago

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