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Homicides in Philadelphia drop to lowest level in 60 years
DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.
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Philly families ring in 2026 before bedtime at the Please Touch Museum
The youngest Philadelphians are hoping the new year brings more playtime, new hobbies and plenty of Pokémon cards.
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“Years of underinvestment revealed themselves” in 2025, SEPTA wrote in a social media post. Here’s a look back at the year that was.
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A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.
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After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Democrats point to a number of developments over the past year as warning signs that the Trump administration will try to interfere with the way the elections are held.
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Wandering wallaby Rex wrangled near Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey
"He must really like Walmart," Lots of Love Farm owners wrote in a Facebook post.
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Haddonfield’s Artwalk celebrates ‘The Art of Architecture’
The exhibit, on display through spring 2026, examines the blend of modern buildings and historic spaces.
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Listen 0:58New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
The federal residential rooftop solar tax credits expire at the end of this year. But Philly-area homeowners have another affordable option through leasing.
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Listen 1:11The state’s consent decree with the Community Legal Aid Society will be monitored by an independent evaluator and U.S. District Court.
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After 47 years, ‘Fresh Air’ executive producer Danny Miller retires
Miller joined “Fresh Air” as an intern in 1978 when the show was finding its feet. He has led the show through many periods of evolution.
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Saving a home that witnessed revolution, Moorestown, N.J., looks ahead to America’s 250th
The home, built in 1742, was the residence of Thomas Cowperthwaite, a prominent Quaker, and his family — some of whom ended up on opposite sides of the Revolutionary War.
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Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway
The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.
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New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction
The decision in a North Jersey rental dispute establishes how much renters need to pay to avoid being evicted from their homes.
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Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint
Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.
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Listen 1:12Construction on South Street Pedestrian Bridge starts in 2026, to be completed in 2027
The $329 million I-95 cap project will create nearly 12 acres of parkland and connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront.
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