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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’re kind of rushing this’: Philadelphia City Council spars with Parker officials over mayor’s $2B housing plan

The mayor wants Council to adopt her Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative in tandem with the city’s next budget. Lawmakers will put their $.02 in before that happens.

3 weeks ago

Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran listening to residents speak out against his decision
Community

Bucks County Commissioners meeting gets heated as residents react to sheriff’s agreement with ICE

Many residents expressed concern over public safety and community relations. Others argued that the county could be impacted financially.

3 weeks ago

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police officers in the street
Community
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Philadelphia police officer shot near Overbrook High School; video shows chaotic scene

A witness who recorded video of the chaos said the incident started as a fight. The officer was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical but stable condition.

3 weeks ago

Oficiales de ICE arrestando a un hombre
Politics & Policy

Un muro de protección: legisladores de Delaware buscan proteger a familias inmigrantes del escrutinio federal

Las propuestas protegerían la información personal de estudiantes inmigrantes, sus familias y de personas con tarjetas de privilegio de conducir de los funcionarios federales.

3 weeks ago

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Community

Feds fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade technology and improve staffing at the troubled New Jersey airport.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a trial in Memphis state court.

3 weeks ago

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Community

NJ Transit and its largest union announces tentative agreement, but talks with rail engineers continue to skid

Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.

3 weeks ago

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Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Legislation recognizing first-cousin marriages dies in the Delaware House

The bill would have recognized marriages that happened outside of Delaware. It did not allow the marriages to take place in the state.

3 weeks ago

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Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce hits on the 16th hole during a pro-am before the Truist Championship golf tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Flourtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence

It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.

3 weeks ago

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Health

What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

The company runs 1,245 stores in 15 states, according to its website. It has a heavy presence in New York, Pennsylvania and California, which alone has 347 locations.

3 weeks ago

A student participates in a reading and writing lesson at a Head Start program in Florida
Education

Head Start escapes elimination in 2026 proposed budget from Trump administration

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

3 weeks ago

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The aftermath of the plane crash
Community

A Philadelphia woman is the 8th person to die from the January crash of a medical plane

City officials say a 34-year-old died in a hospital April 27, months after her fiancé died after their vehicle was hit by debris. The other six victims were all in the plane.

3 weeks ago

Sally’s Iron Mustangs cheer on their teammates
Health

These Pennsylvania women take healthy aging to a new level as they compete in weightlifting in their 60s and 70s

Sally’s Iron Mustangs, based in Lancaster, is a group of women in their late 50s, 60s and 70s who train for weightlifting events and competitions.

3 weeks ago

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Climate Justice Coalition
Urban Planning

PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

3 weeks ago

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