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a sign for Stanton Middle School
Courts & Law

‘Absolutely unthinkable’: Delaware principal admits to raping student when she was a teacher

Tasha Oliver sexually abused the female student repeatedly when she taught at Stanton Middle School more than a decade ago.

6 months ago

Writer James Patterson receiving the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award at event
Community

From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

6 months ago

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An electronic display advises commuters of potential NJ Transit service disruptions at the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

NJ Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike

The agency urged riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded, as engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

6 months ago

A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

6 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts to Medicaid

The governor said cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania.

6 months ago

Mayor Ras Baraka arrives to speak to supporters and media after a court appearance in Newark
Courts & Law

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says officials fingerprinting him second time tried to ‘humiliate’ him

The New Jersey mayor appeared in federal court for a trespassing charge stemming from his arrest at an immigration detention center last week.

6 months ago

Many onlookers watch people climbing a greased pole
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Italian Market Fest, Japanese Breakfast, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

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New Jersey Democratic primary candidates for governor at a debate
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: These 6 candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for governor

Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

6 months ago

A view of the Brandywine Building
Politics & Policy

Why is Delaware pursuing a $3M lease for the Department of Justice from Wilmington’s most prominent developer?

Attorney General Kathy Jennings says she abandoned the idea she championed last year, but the money remains in the state’s proposed budget.

6 months ago

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Community

Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

6 months ago

Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

6 months ago

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Rue Landau looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

6 months ago

Listen 1:23
Rick Tocchet speaks during his induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

6 months ago

A cannibis plant
Politics & Policy

Pa. recreational marijuana bill goes up in smoke after being rejected by state Senate committee

Democrat Lisa Boscola, of the Lehigh Valley, joined 6 Republicans in voting 'no' on the measure, which passed the state house last week.

6 months ago

Kellogg's Front Loops on a shelf
Health

Legislation banning petroleum additive in school meals headed to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer

Studies have suggested that Red 40 can cause neurobehavioral problems in some children. But some experts say more research is needed.

6 months ago

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