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Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent

The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.

10 hours ago

side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Matt Meyer
Community

‘No regard for human life’: Lawmakers, activists urge Delaware and New Jersey governors to oppose partnering with ICE contractor

The Delaware River and Bay Authority said not approving the proposed lease agreement with aviation company Daedalus could put it at financial risk.

12 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

12 hours ago

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Illustrator E.B. Lewis poses with his newest book
Arts & Entertainment

‘Children will be what they see’: A longtime Philly book fair puts Black stories — and young readers — at its center

Reading helps children explore worlds they may never see, said City Council’s Kendra Brooks, and fuels a hunger for knowledge.

15 hours ago

Actors Matthew McConaughey (left) and Bradley Cooper appear in an Uber Eats Super Bowl ad.
Arts & Entertainment

Super Bowl commercials try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

This year's Super Bowl ads cost an average of $8 million per 30-second unit.

20 hours ago

An unhoused man keeping warm in the Trenton Train Station answering questions
Community

New Jersey’s homeless population is growing. So too are concerns about federal assistance program budgets being slashed

Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.

22 hours ago

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Director Jennifer Lin (center standing) with Sun Mi Cho and Paul Chan at a screening of Lin's documentary 
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival in a ‘critical’ financial position

The film festival is feeling the pinch after cuts in federal funding, particularly in areas focused on diversity.

22 hours ago

Don Keister reflects on his son, Tyler Keister
Health

After turning personal tragedy into action, a couple is ready to step down from Delaware addiction group

The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.

23 hours ago

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Kathryn Buchovecky poses for photo
Health

As ACA costs climb, more Philly-area residents are dropping coverage entirely. Older adults are especially hard-hit

Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.

23 hours ago

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a golfer on the Aronimink Golf Club course
Community

The PGA Championship is coming to the Philly area. Here’s what to know

Roughly 200,000 people are expected to visit the Newtown Square course May 11–17. Final round tickets have been sold out since September, but practice tickets are available.

2 days ago

Mammogram scan showing both sides of the breast
Health

Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women

Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.

2 days ago

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A painting features an Egyptian and another Black man with duck feet on his head
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum

Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.

2 days ago

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Artist Bad Bunny performs on stage, pointing to something in the distance while dancers surround him
Community

For Philadelphia’s Latino communities, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment is personal — and political

Riding high after a historic Grammy win, the Puerto Rican superstar will be the highlight of “Benito Bowl” watch parties all around the city.

2 days ago

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Construction on a rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey is shown
Urban Planning

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.

3 days ago

DeAnna Supplee portraying her character Morning
Arts & Entertainment

‘Plantation Black’ muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere

The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles.

3 days ago

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