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Curtis Jones, Isaiah Thomas and Nina Ahmad speaking to school board members
Education

Philadelphia school board approves facility plan, district to close 17 schools

The facilities plan had gone through multiple revisions after backlash from the community.

1 month ago

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Cherelle Parker and others at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Selection committee for DNC tours Philadelphia as potential 2028 site

The city, which hosted the 2016 Democratic National Convention, is one of five on a list to be reviewed by the party.

1 month ago

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Police respond at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported
Courts & Law

Villanova University 2025 swatting hoax: Feds charge juvenile associated with online cybercriminal group

Investigators allege the defendant is a self-identified member of the cybercriminal group “Purgatory,” according to Thursday’s announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

1 month ago

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House Speaker Mike Johnson stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

The shutdown has lasted for 75 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.

1 month ago

A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Education

Temple University is launching a campus in Atlantic City, New Jersey

The campus is expected to welcome its first class of medical students in the fall of 2029.

1 month ago

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BL Shirelle performing
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

How a formerly incarcerated artist helped launch a record company for justice-impacted musicians

BL Shirelle believes art has the power to heal and helped her turn around her life during her time in prison.

1 month ago

An overhead view of a baby in a crib
Science

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban products like playmats, infant bedding that contain toxic PFAS chemicals

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

1 month ago

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

1 month ago

Rochelle Bilal speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sheriff wants to double size of eviction unit after shootings shuttered for-profit system. She may not get it

The office is the sole entity responsible for carrying out evictions. It's taking months to close cases — and costing landlords.

1 month ago

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runners in the street
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Broad Street Run, Sing Us Home Festival and ‘Romeo & Juliet’ ballet in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 30 to May 3: An emo tribute in Delaware, a Meat Loaf musical in Philly and a Kentucky Derby wine fest in South Jersey lead this weekend’s events.

1 month ago

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A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary

Thirteen Democrats and one Republican are seeking their party’s nomination on June 2.

1 month ago

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Dave Hause performing
Arts & Entertainment

The Menzingers and The Mountain Goats to headline Sing Us Home Festival in Manayunk this weekend

The festival, the brainchild of Philadelphia’s own Dave Hause, serves as a homecoming for the musician, who grew up in the Roxborough-Manayunk area.

1 month ago

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a flag for Haverford College
Education

Haverford College president rejects calls to review Howard Lutnick library name despite Epstein ties

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family had lunch with Jeffrey Epstein on his island in 2012. Students want his name removed from the college’s main library.

1 month ago

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El gobernador Matt Meyer (izquierda) declaró que el estado
Courts & Law

“Quedarán expuestos”: Delaware debe entregar los registros salariales de 15 empresas objeto de una investigación del ICE, dictamina un juez federal.

Las autoridades federales afirman estar llevando a cabo una investigación penal tras recibir denuncias de que las empresas están empleando ilegalmente a inmigrantes.

1 month ago

Esta “cámara automática de control de velocidad”
Urban Planning

“Control fotográfico”: Las cámaras de velocidad se están multiplicando en las autopistas y calles residenciales de Delaware.

DelDOT está utilizando las cámaras en las zonas de obras a lo largo de la I-95, y ahora los gobiernos locales han comenzado a instalarlas en los vecindarios.

1 month ago

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