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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania elected officials warn proposed federal cuts could be ‘devastating’ for social services

A spending bill Republicans passed in July also includes major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.

7 months ago

Pharmacy manager Aylen Amestoy administers a patient with a COVID-19 vaccine
Health

How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance

Many people start seeking vaccinations in the late summer or early fall to get protection against any winter surges in cases. Here's a closer look.

7 months ago

Historical Society of Pennsylvania CEO David Brigham
Arts & Entertainment

UArts’ 150-year archive now lives at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

An estimated 1 million items, about 1,000 linear feet, trace UArts’ deep and wide connections to the city.

7 months ago

Ru Amagasu and Aaron Deede smile
Health

Pa. disability advocates and long-term care facilities are bracing for the ripple effects of impending Medicaid cuts

Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.

7 months ago

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Shawn Hogan holds a Phillies/PGW hat
Science

PGW spends millions to promote natural gas. Advocates accuse the utility of ‘greenwashing’

Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.

7 months ago

Listen 6:38
side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

New Jersey candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in 90-minute debate at Rider University

Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.

7 months ago

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YHWH Nailgun playing a Making Time set
Arts & Entertainment

Weekend of packed concerts in Philadelphia sees thousands ‘transcend’ and connect with artists along the Delaware River

Making Time ∞ at Fort Mifflin and XPoNential Music Festival in Camden closed out a busy weekend of Philly-area concerts.

7 months ago

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent raises his mask
Community

Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.

7 months ago

Mikie Sherrill addressing the crowd at a rally
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: What to know about Mikie Sherrill and the race for governor

She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.

7 months ago

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''Uplift Justice'' by Shepard Fairey, a mural featuring a woman's face and her hands held up below her chin, is painted on the side of a Center City office building on Arch Street
Arts & Entertainment

A new mural by Shepard Fairey about the ideals of American liberty appears in Philly

Just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration next year, Fairey’s work replaces a 112-foot mural of a classically Greco-Roman sculpture.

7 months ago

Children and community members parade with flags from different countries in front of the municipal building at Upper Darby's International Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.
Community

‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival

The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.

7 months ago

State treasurer Stacy Garrity speaks at the Pennsylvania Republican Party’s fall meeting with an American flag behind her
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP endorses state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for 2026 governor race

State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the party’s nominee in 2022, blasted the decision as a “coronation” and said it would not impact whether he runs this time.

7 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick listens in the Oval Office of the White House
Politics & Policy

Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications

This move is among the changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers, which has come under scrutiny by the administration.

7 months ago

A fire burns through homes in Trenton, New Jersey
Community
6abc

Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured

Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.

7 months ago

Barbara Wadsworth smiles
Health

Innovation program helps nurses and frontline workers at Main Line Health bring medical inventions to market

Health care workers have invented devices to improve catheter insertion, prevent injuries from falls and support limbs in rehab patients.

7 months ago

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