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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Courts & Law

ICE mandatory detention policy is unlawful, federal appeals court in Philly rules

Under the Trump administration policy, ICE has sought to detain nearly all undocumented immigrants and deny them bond hearings.

1 hour ago

the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland data center accused of operating natural gas generators without permit

The 300-megawatt AI data center is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group.

2 hours ago

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Emily Wilson, professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania
Arts & Entertainment

A Penn professor’s ‘Odyssey’ became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she’s retranslating the whole thing

Emily Wilson's 2017 translation of “The Odyssey” is a million-seller. It's also not the end of the story.

7 hours ago

The entrance to the high school in Coatesville.
Health

Another federally qualified health center is coming to Coatesville in 2027 — this time inside of a high school

Union Community Care’s school-based community health center would be the first of its kind in Chester County.

13 hours ago

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Michael Hathaway stocks the little plant library
PlanPhilly
Community

Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia

The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.

14 hours ago

Sue Levy Giles and Alexandria Warner pose for a photo while sitting down
Health

A mother and daughter’s kidney donation journey highlights transplant disparities in minority communities

After a devastating crash left a woman in need of a kidney transplant, her family’s journey highlights the need for more organ donation awareness in communities of color.

1 day ago

Passengers board the Norwegian Jewel cruise liner in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Norwegian Cruise Line and Port of Philadelphia celebrate completion of new Delaware River cruise terminal

Cruises restarted departures from Philadelphia in April after a 15-year break, offering trips to Bermuda and Canada and creating 2,200 jobs.

1 day ago

Insignia for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Courts & Law

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office places deputy on paid administrative leave for forcefully pushing handcuffed man

A video showing a deputy pushing a handcuffed male into the back of a vehicle has been circulating online.

1 day ago

An Upper Pottsgrove Township police vehicle
Community

Father says college student was killed by police in Upper Pottsgrove Township after he went to wrong house

An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a 22-year-old college student in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania.

1 day ago

Cooper DeJean smiles
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, Chris Stapleton and a Cooper DeJean lookalike contest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 27–30: Lady A in Delaware, a drone show in Delco and a satirical take on Sherlock Holmes take center stage.

2 days ago

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A rendering shows a housing complex with green space in the front.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 85 affordable homes to Strawberry Mansion

The project includes a mix of rentals and homes for sale, as well as a large community park with a picnic area and stage.

2 days ago

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the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building
Courts & Law

‘We seen some treasure’: Feds say trio in Wilmington’s ‘6ixers’ gang bragged online, taunted victim after Dover robbery

The men are accused of robbing an internet influencer, then leaving investigators a trail of social media posts and digital payments.

2 days ago

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Joe MacNamara is sitting at his desk inside his office at Radnor High School.
Schooled
Education

Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some Delco and Hershey educators say they’re already seeing results — without pouches

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

2 days ago

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A man speaks with University of Delaware students at a booth
Community

Communities across the Philadelphia area to mark International Overdose Awareness Day

Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will host candlelight vigils, memorial walks and other events through Aug. 31.

2 days ago

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Matt Meyer signing legislation
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’

The legislation would prevent data centers from passing the costs of running data centers onto ratepayers.

2 days ago

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