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A man in a college classes talks with a female student to his right
Education

‘It’s cool’: Rutgers University is attracting a growing number of adult learners

N.J. senior citizens are heading back to college. Their favorite courses? History, art and political science classes.

6 months ago

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Intricate floral designs on display at the flower show
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show steps into the future

Exhibitors imagine the next generation of horticulture in “Gardens of Tomorrow.”

6 months ago

Reed Gusciora speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Trenton mayor, police director promise changes after report found officers frequently use excessive force, violate rights

Trenton, N.J. officials say police officers are receiving extensive training to safeguard residents and protect their Constitutional rights.

6 months ago

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Community

Raising Kings: Wilmington honors local Black history makers

Local Black history event honored 600 Black boys and men during its 14th annual Raising Kings conference.

6 months ago

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Community

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season for treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee

The 76ers said there will be no more games for All-Star center Joel Embiid in 2024-25.

6 months ago

Advocates hold up signs
Education

Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students

The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.

6 months ago

Sign offering measles testing
Health

U.S. measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

6 months ago

Elon Musk receives a chainsaw
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Even in Philly, some support Trump’s mass firings

Republicans say inflation and national debt demand sharp federal cuts.

6 months ago

A young student posing for a photo
Community

USAID terminates $476K award for Valley Forge nonprofit assisting Tanzanian girls in need

The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID will impact Nurturing Minds efforts to help girls in Africa escape poverty and exploitation.

6 months ago

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Sereyrath
Politics & Policy

City Council members call on ICE to release ‘lifelong Philadelphian’ in detention

Sereyrath Van was only 4 years old when he came to Philadelphia from a refugee camp in Thailand. Van is now waiting to be deported to a country he has never been to.

6 months ago

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Mical Jeanlys-White smiles
Money

Philly start-up trying to improve financial literacy snags equity stake from Enterprise Center

Inspired by savings clubs, the goal is to connect financial advisers to first-time investors to stock market investing.

6 months ago

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A copper water supply line and a lead pipe in the dirt
Science

University of Delaware study reveals 2,000 century-old lead pipes in Wilmington. What happens next?

The students' study is helping shape Wilmington’s plan to replace the old lead pipes as city officials ask residents to help them identify more.

6 months ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It’s all downside’: Philly’s housing market poised for pain if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada and Mexico, analysts say

The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.

6 months ago

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Muhammed Emenet
Community

Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE

Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.

6 months ago

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A floral installation at the Flower Show
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show, Mardi Gras and an Oscars party in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

“Our Town” in Delaware, a Duran Duran tribute in Philly and “Hollywood, Nebraska” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

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