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Jay-Z looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Jay-Z announced as first headliner for Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau

Philadelphia’s The Roots, the festival’s namesake, will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance.

6 hours ago

Delaware busca ampliar el acceso a la universidad
Education

Delaware obtiene una subvención nacional de $1.5 millones para fortalecer las trayectorias profesionales: desde la escuela secundaria hasta el mercado laboral

Rodel obtiene una subvención nacional de $1.5 millones para ampliar las trayectorias profesionales, aumentar la inscripción dual y fortalecer la orientación universitaria.

6 hours ago

Se observa un contador de servicios público
Urban Planning

Algunos clientes de Delmarva Power afirman que las elevadas facturas de servicios públicos los están obligando a elegir entre sus medicamentos y mantener las luces encendidas.

Delmarva Power está restando importancia a su reciente solicitud de aumentar las tarifas eléctricas, argumentando que los incrementos en los precios de suministro.

6 hours ago

Passengers walking at Philadelphia International Airport
Community
6abc

2 more security checkpoints to be temporarily closed at Philadelphia International Airport

The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at PHL.

7 hours ago

Primary voters arrive to cast ballots at an official vote center
Politics & Policy

SAVE America Act: What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

The bill would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls.

12 hours ago

EMR Recycling in Camden
Politics & Policy

Scrap metal safety bills advance through N.J. Assembly committee

The bills would require facilities like the EMR scrapyard in Camden to take fire safety precautions and come under new state regulation.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:11
File: The ChatGPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen
Science

How does AI affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:21
Howard Lutnick looks on
Education

Epstein files show Haverford donor Howard Lutnick stayed in touch after claiming he cut ties, sparking calls to rename library

Students are calling for Lutnick Library to be renamed after documents revealed the U.S. commerce secretary maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after his conviction.

18 hours ago

Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Courts & Law

‘Hyperbolic’: Delaware district judge tosses $2.7M lawsuit filed by former school superintendent

The Delaware district court judge wrote a scathing opinion of the former superintendent’s arguments, citing a lack of evidence to back up his claims.

1 day ago

Listen 0:46
Prisons Commissioner Michael Resnick
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia prisons report a boost in staffing as Council considers new oversight board

More corrections officers should give incarcerated people more time outside their cells and reduce costly mandatory overtime for prison staff.

1 day ago

Listen 1:08
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
Arts & Entertainment

Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this summer

The pope will attend the July 3 ceremony via live video link.

1 day ago

Listen 0:46
Kun Yang Lin/Dancers rehearsing
Arts & Entertainment

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers is shutting down. Its closure will impact Philadelphia’s dance world

Kun-Yang Lin turned his headquarters in South Philly into a hub for dancers.

2 days ago

Listen 2:11
an emblem for the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker budget plan could fund more library heating and air conditioning fixes next year

Philadelphia relies on libraries as heating and cooling centers, but they frequently close due to heat or air conditioning issues.

2 days ago

Listen 0:58
Houses in Bridgeton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey affordable housing plans deadline arrives. Here’s what happens next

Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces.

3 days ago

Christiana Hospital entrance
Politics & Policy

‘Blank check’: Delaware bill would cap the state’s inflated hospital prices

Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services.

3 days ago

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