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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: What to expect in Newark’s mayoral primary

If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 9 runoff election.

1 hour ago

 Images like these, depicting the Battle of Vertières, a major battle of the Second War of Haitian Independence, fueled fears of slave rebellion in the United States. (Wikimedia Commons)
Community

WHYY, Penn launch 250th anniversary series: How the French and Haitian Revolutions defined America’s

The latest event in the series recounted Haiti’s fight for independence and how Haitian immigrants led to Philly’s role as capital of the catering industry.

7 hours ago

meadow grasses
Science

Gardener’s guide: How to convert your home lawn into a meadow

Meadows and native plants have a number of benefits, including soaking up stormwater and attracting pollinators.

8 hours ago

Constance Jones uses a Caroline's Cart to shop with her son at ShopRite
Science

‘It’s a lifesaver’: Philadelphia parent and advocates want more stores to have shopping carts for children with special needs

The carts are designed for older children and even adults with special needs. A national advocacy group recently started an effort to promote them.

8 hours ago

Stacy Sivinski and her family
Community

Mother’s Day celebrated with simple moments and family time in Princeton

“Every moment is special, and even the hard ones teach you something,” said one New Jersey mother.

20 hours ago

children and parents making art
Community

Families make art for Mother’s Day at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

This year’s Mother’s Day is the first since the passing of co-founder Isaiah Zagar.

20 hours ago

A close-up of the entrance to an emergency room.
Health

Stroke rates rising among younger adults, hitting Philadelphia’s Black communities hardest

Doctors say strokes remain a leading cause of death and disability, as younger adults and underserved Philadelphia communities face rising risks due to health disparities.

1 day ago

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A flood gauge system in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood will determine water levels in the area
Science

Philadelphia launches real-time flood monitoring to help Eastwick residents prepare for storms

Newly installed flood gauges will detect rainfall and water levels to help inform Eastwick residents of potential risks.

2 days ago

Gwyn Roberts, center, rehearses
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop

Tempesta di Mare is presenting a fully orchestrated “America Independent, or The Temple of Minerva” as it has never been done before.

2 days ago

Councilman James Spadola (left) and Council President Trippi Congo
Politics & Policy

‘No kings in Wilmington’: Fight over party representation on City Council heightened with move to oust former Republican

Council member James Spadola served as the group’s sole Republican since 2020 before switching parties last year.

3 days ago

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Overhead photo of a residential area
Politics & Policy

Delaware County appoints Gary Vinnacombe as director of emergency services

Vinnacombe, a Delaware County native, previously spent 15 years as the deputy EMS chief at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

3 days ago

Tennis in the Streets
Community

Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community

Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.

3 days ago

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oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery

The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.

3 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Courts & Law

Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say

Working on a tip, police say they raided two homes, finding cash, drugs and an alleged gun manufacturing operation with dozens of working and disassembled weapons.

3 days ago

Medical personnel in hazmat suits wait for patients
Health
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2 N.J. residents being monitored after potential exposure to hantavirus connected to cruise ship

The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 days ago

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