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Community

Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield

The site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle is being reimagined to tell the property’s story in a way that acknowledges Black and Indigenous history.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Franklin Institute expecting tourism magic from Harry Potter exhibition

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.

4 years ago

Smoke and steam rise from towers at the coal-fired Urumqi Thermal Power Plant in Urumqi in western China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. China, the world's biggest coal user, said Tuesday the fossil fuel will play a less dominant role in its energy mix and that, despite plans to build new coal-fired power plants, the country won't use it on a wide scale
Weather

Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels

A new study by climate scientists at Global Carbon Project finds that the world is on track to put 36.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the air this year.

4 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

With results trickling in, Pa. school board races don’t seem to show a decisive new political narrative

One thing seems clear based on early election returns: Results varied dramatically depending on the underlying politics of a district.

4 years ago

New Jersey State Senator-elect Edward Durr. (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

‘Like a Samson to the Goliath’: The GOP novice who could unseat a South Jersey powerbroker

Senate President Steve Sweeney, one of N.J.’s most powerful Democrats, could lose his seat to Republican Edward Durr in another close race.

4 years ago

Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Politics & Policy

Delco Democratic party declares victory for council and row office candidates — escaping a nationwide GOP revival

Some mail-in ballots still must be counted. But those votes usually lean Democratic, and unofficial winners have emerged in the County Council race.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters from a podium
Politics & Policy

Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has won reelection over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

4 years ago

This 2019 photo shows The Morgantown West Virginia High School Marching Band marches along John F Kennedy Blvd during the 100th Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

‘Turkey, football, and a late afternoon nap’: Philly Thanksgiving Parade to return to the parkway

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to a live event after going virtual last year.

4 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community

Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.

4 years ago

Santiago Esparza is vaccinated by a nurse
Health

Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.

4 years ago

Bernadette Witt, left, and JoAnn Bartlett, right, process and double-check mail ballots
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: No winner, no loser yet in New Jersey governor’s race

Another unknown that many had assumed would have been easily answered by Tuesday’s results: How powerful will Democrats be in the Legislature?

4 years ago

Students are vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Philadelphia Zoo
Health

Philadelphia orders thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children

More than 20,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds have been ordered, to be administered as soon as they are received.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law
WITF

A major immigrant detention center just closed in Pa. but plans for new a one could mean more detainees here than ever

A lawsuit against Clearfield County could at least pause the establishment of one of the largest and private detention centers in the northeast.

4 years ago

Lawn signs are pictured in upport of Republican candidate
Politics & Policy

Not sure what to do with your lawn signs post-election? Montco will recycle them for you

Instead of sending campaign signs to the landfill, Montgomery County wants residents to consider recycling them at one of their 15 drop-off sites.

4 years ago

A young Israeli receives a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots

Pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals, schools and health clinics were poised to begin the shots after the final OK late Tuesday.

4 years ago

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