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Science

The U.S. Forest Service wants to move west and close regional offices, including 4 in Pennsylvania

Scientists, foresters and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do.

7 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Saturating our communities’: Delaware lawmakers debate intoxicating hemp restrictions as federal crackdown looms

Federal law redefining how THC levels are measured could make most intoxicating hemp products illegal starting in November.

7 hours ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s next budget could double staff at the Fair Housing Commission. Here’s what that would mean for renters

Advocates say additional staffing would enable employees to prepare more cases for administrative hearings, positioning the agency to make more rulings.

8 hours ago

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Weather

Climate shifts are fueling one of New Jersey’s worst vineyard freezes in decades

Wineries say there is still wine available now, but growers are working to protect future vintages as climate shifts reshape New Jersey agriculture.

8 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Time to pass the torch’: Delaware ACLU legal chief challenging Attorney General Kathy Jennings in Democratic primary

Dwayne Bensing says the office needs new leadership. If he won, Bensing would be the first gay man elected attorney general of any state.

23 hours ago

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Community

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill denied access to North Jersey immigration detention center as hunger strike enters fourth day

About 300 protesters demanded to see the governor as they called attention to conditions inside of Delaney Hall in Newark.

24 hours ago

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Education

Stockton University and 4 county colleges in New Jersey partner to smooth path for transfer students

The South Jersey Higher Education Alliance aims to increase the number of students that complete their undergraduate degrees.

1 day ago

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Community

Jersey Shore ‘resilient’ as summer season attracts beachgoers

Going into the summer, meteorologists are predicting lower than typical tropical activity, setting the stage for a successful summer season at the shore.

1 day ago

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A sign outside the Moorestown Township Fire Station on Main Street identifies it as a polling place.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is looking for poll workers ahead of June primary

Poll workers are paid $300 and teenagers are encouraged to apply.

1 day ago

The Dillinger Escape Plan
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Music Fest returns for its 10th year Oct. 12–18. Here’s who is performing

The Dillinger Escape Plan, RJD2 and Sweet Pill will headline intimate Philly shows, and a surprise act will be announced in August.

2 days ago

The EMR scrap metal junkyard in Camden is seen from Pier 68
Science

Camden scrap metal facility completes new fire suppression system

The new heat sensors and water cannons were part of an agreement EMR signed with the city after a four-alarm blaze at its facility in 2025.

2 days ago

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Community

WHYY News joins the Willingboro Community Development Corporation for a community BBQ in New Jersey

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News staff.

2 days ago

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Community

Montgomery County backs 16 community projects to improve trails, public spaces

The initiatives range from restoring native plant species in Abington Township to rehabilitating Lansdale’s historic freight house to serve as the borough’s welcome center.

3 days ago

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Weather

The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

3 days ago

Pauline Berkowitz posing for photo
Science

Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

3 days ago

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