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Trees reflected in Toms River
Science

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

6 months ago

Protesters sitting on the floor and locking arms
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

6 months ago

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beds at a homeless shelter
Community

Montco to open year-round shelter in Lansdale for people experiencing homelessness

The facility, set to open in the first half of 2025, will provide beds, meals and wrap-around services for up to 20 people at a time.

6 months ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione
Courts & Law

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York

Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.

6 months ago

the aircraft
Science

Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey.

6 months ago

Listen 3:57
A worker is seen next to a water filtration system
Science

50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act — from reducing waterborne diseases of the past to battling toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the future

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.

6 months ago

Listen 3:14
George Brinkley looking at a tablet while sitting at a table
Community

Tablets provide people in Delaware prisons convenient connection to family at a cost

The Delaware Department of Correction distributed tablets for free. But some features, including communicating with family, come with a cost.

6 months ago

Listen 0:51
Mangione taken out of the police car
Courts & Law

How New York prosecutors used a terrorism law in the charges against Luigi Mangione

Mangione was charged under a state law that allows for stiffer sentences for terrifying civilians or influencing government. He is currently jailed in Pennsylvania.

6 months ago

Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

‘Blessed’: Casey recounts his Senate career in final floor speech

The outgoing U.S. senator said he had been “blessed” by the opportunity to perform public service and highlighted what he recounted as key successes throughout his career.

6 months ago

Listen 0:58
Welcome to Upper Darby sign
Community

Upper Darby reaches agreement with municipal workers, staves off potential strike

The township said the agreement it reached with the union Tuesday evening includes wage increases and other compensatory benefits.

6 months ago

Signage for the University of Pennsylvania
Education

Some elite U.S. universities — including Penn — favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges

The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.

6 months ago

Protesters fight against detention and deportation
Community

Undocumented immigrants and supporters in Philly rally for help from the Biden administration

The group wants the Biden administration to take steps to dismantle the U.S. deportation system before Trump takes office.

6 months ago

La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
Courts & Law

Atlantic City mayor indicted for allegedly asking his daughter to recant claims that he abused her

Marty Small Sr., 50, is accused of asking his daughter to claim that a head injury she sustained on Jan. 13 occurred when she tripped and fell in her bedroom.

6 months ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community

Man killed after junk haulers looking for gun cache break into wrong home in Lower Merion

Detectives traced a vehicle one suspect drove to the scene to a Philadelphia home where they found the jewelry box, they said.

6 months ago

Jacqueline Bailey-Davis holds a hand up
Community

Norristown police chief resigns after being placed on administrative leave

Jacqueline Bailey-Davis resigned on Tuesday. The former police chief had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25.

6 months ago

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