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Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport
Urban Planning

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system would cost “tens of billions” of dollars.

2 weeks ago

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ChristianaCare to acquire former Crozer Health outpatient locations

The pending acquisition includes two facilities in Glen Mills, a location in Havertown, an office in Broomall and a site in Media.

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Man pleads guilty to murdering 3 family members in Bucks County

Andre Gordon entered the plea at the county's justice center on Wednesday morning, and was then sentenced to three life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Abram Lucabaugh appointed superintendent of Centennial School District

Community members have voiced concerns about Lucabaugh’s track record as superintendent of Central Bucks School District.

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Science

U.S. peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

City falcons have successfully added buildings and bridges to the their natural habitats in cities such as Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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Education

Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School

Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.

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Urban Planning

Philly legislation would cut red tape for affordable housing projects, reduce up-front rental costs

The legislation is part of a broader effort to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing while blunting the financial burden of renting a new place.

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Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

South Jersey’s influence: Why it matters in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race

Jack Ciattarelli is banking on South Jersey helping him get the Republican nomination. Steve Sweeney is hoping for the same, but on the Democratic side.

2 weeks ago

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Science

Penn researchers worked on USAID contracts for years. Some are now out of a job

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

2 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Owning the means of production: New Jersey’s Grounds for Sculpture merges with the fabrication company next door

Seward Johnson established his atelier in 1974 to give artists greater involvement in the technical production of their work.

2 weeks ago

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WHYY News wins 4 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and broadcast. The award is considered among the highest honors in journalism.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

The lawsuit from NPR and three local stations argues that Trump’s executive order to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR violates the First Amendment.

3 weeks ago

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Community

Philadelphia police to boost presence in Fairmount Park after 2 killed, 9 wounded in Memorial Day mass shooting

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged parents to be the eyes and ears of city officials to prevent mass shootings like the one that occurred on Memorial Day.

3 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

A Philadelphia project hopes to harness the legal system to put negligent landlords on notice

The pilot is designed to help low-income renters whose homes need noncosmetic repairs.

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Politics & Policy

‘Completely botched’: More than 2 years after legalization, Delaware still has no marijuana retail stores

Municipalities and counties have banned or restricted businesses, but the state is in the process of issuing retail, growing and manufacturing licenses.

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