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Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Here’s what to know
Experts across the region are working to educate older adults on how they can prevent falling as they age.
26 mins ago
After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributed federal funds to stations, is shutting down Sept. 30. The closure threatens emergency alert systems' resilience.
8 hours ago
1 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home
A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.
10 hours ago
‘It has to end’: Philly City Council, Mayor Parker call on state lawmakers to fund SEPTA
As SEPTA begins its first week with a reduced schedule, Philadelphia lawmakers are calling for new funding to reverse the cuts.
12 hours ago
Philadelphia School District, teachers union reach agreement on first day of school
On a day when a first round of SEPTA cuts made getting to school a challenge for some, the district and teachers union celebrated a three-year deal.
13 hours ago
Late to work and school, SEPTA passengers face cuts on a commute-heavy Monday
Passengers who regularly used eliminated bus routes were forced to find alternative ways to get to work, including ride-hailing services.
16 hours ago
Jane Golden to step down from Mural Arts Philadelphia
Golden will stay on through 2026 to see 15 major projects to completion in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial.
19 hours ago
Listen 1:37Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative contract agreement
Teachers had planned to walk off the job after Labor Day if no new deal was reached.
22 hours ago
From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance
In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.
23 hours ago
The Olympic sport of curling is attracting new players in South Jersey
Members of the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club are traveling across the nation to participate in competitions.
1 day ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA riders feel a ‘sense of loss’ as major cuts go into effect for Philadelphia’s transit system
As SEPTA cuts begin, Philadelphians are adjusting to slower commute times. “It is grief, in a sense,” one rider said.
2 days ago
Listen 1:20SEPTA cuts have begun. What do you need to know about the changes?
With bus and rail lines being eliminated and many more routes facing reduced service, how will Philly-area residents navigate the new schedules?
2 days ago
Villanova University receives another false active shooter call, police say
The school told students and staff to shelter in place at around 11 a.m. Sunday. This is the second false active shooter call to Villanova this week.
2 days ago
Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopens after monthslong closure
The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.
2 days ago
Listen 1:13The family-run Audubon Water struggled with PFAS contamination and water main leaks.
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