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Traci Manza Murphy
Community

‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding

Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.

3 weeks ago

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Jessica Beard's research team sitting
Community

2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention

President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.

3 weeks ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

Upper Darby to ditch Crozer Health ambulance services amid staffing woes

STAT Medical Transport has agreed to provide two paramedic units to cover Upper Darby. The start date has yet to be determined.

3 weeks ago

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9GSN staff teams from high schools
Education

A program for ninth-graders in Philly schools helps boost graduation rates

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them.

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia Union mascot, Phang, (right) mimics City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas during a press conference
Community

Philly leaders say 2026 plans are on track, but SEPTA’s funding crisis could derail them

Panelists spoke optimistically of an economically fruitful 2026 but one dark cloud hung over the hearing: looming cuts to Philly’s public transportation system.

3 weeks ago

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Workers sweeping debris
Community

A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls

A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.

3 weeks ago

a sign reads Welcome to WIlmington
Politics & Policy

‘Secret’: Wilmington City Council seeks permission from state lawmakers to meet in private, outside of open meetings law

Opponents of the proposal say Wilmington City Council should discuss policy issues in the open.

3 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

Fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home is the latest in a string of political violence

A fire set by a man who broke into Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home over the weekend is just the latest in a string of attacks against political leaders in the U.S.

3 weeks ago

a man and an ambulance
Community

Swarthmore College alumni killed in upstate New York plane crash

Six people died in the crash Saturday, including the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. A preliminary report will be ready within 30 days.

3 weeks ago

Police outside the home, the morning after the fire
Courts & Law

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say

After he was taken into custody, Cody Balmer told police that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.

3 weeks ago

Burned remains of the home
Community

What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence

A security assessment is underway and fundraising is in the works to help cover the cost of the damage. Shapiro says President Donald Trump called him to see how he was doing.

3 weeks ago

Workers dig up the street to fix the gas leak.
Science

Gas industry group that includes PGW lobbies against federal funding for Philadelphia and state

The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its largest member.

3 weeks ago

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Ken Kearns and Lisa Borowski posing on the platform at at the train station
Money

Main Line business leaders say proposed SEPTA cuts would be ‘absolutely devastating’

The president of the Wayne Business Association says the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line would be catastrophic for the local economy.

3 weeks ago

Philly PHLASH bus
Urban Planning

Philly PHLASH adds 2 new bus stops, helping locals and visitors ‘explore every single attraction’

The bus service stops at 17 popular sites in Philly. SEPTA Key holders, kids 4 and under, and seniors can ride for free.

4 weeks ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

Harrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder of Gov. Josh Shapiro for setting fire to official residence

The fire broke out overnight on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which Shapiro and his family had celebrated at the governor's official residence.

4 weeks ago

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