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The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.
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Listen 4:37Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on
Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.
6 months ago
Listen 1:178 injured after driver strikes crowd of celebrating Eagles fans in Spring Garden neighborhood
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Spring Garden streets. Philly police said fractures were suffered, though none of the injuries were life-threatening.
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The Birds will make their fifth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history in a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Listen 1:25Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
For Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, November’s general election will feature three Democrats running to retain their seats, putting Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the line.
6 months ago
Montco official resigns after posting controversial TikTok emulating Elon Musk
A Towamencin supervisor posted a video mimicking Musk at President Trump's inauguration, where he appeared to make a Nazi salute to the crowd.
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Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration
As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.
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Bethany Hall-Long was governor for two weeks due to a quirk in law, but offered port nominees despite losing to Gov. Matt Meyer.
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Listen 1:05Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team.
6 months ago
What are your rights as an immigrant in Philly? Here’s what to know
No matter what your legal status is, you have certain rights in interactions with law enforcement.
6 months ago
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office
President Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives.
6 months ago
Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair
It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.
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During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.
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Listen 1:14New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits
The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.
6 months ago
Too late: Pa. Supreme Court issues ruling on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure
Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.
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