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Crozer paramedic Bill McCall speaks at a protest outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Community

‘Where do they go?’: Crozer health providers worry about patients as closure of Delco hospitals nears

Crozer Health’s bankrupt parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, says it will cost $20 to $30 million to close the two hospitals.

4 weeks ago

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Kevin Hensley
Courts & Law

Delaware lawmaker removed from budget writing committee after DUI conviction

State Rep. Kevin Hensley accepted a plea deal last week for his DUI arrest last November. It’s his second alcohol-related offense.

4 weeks ago

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The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather

Ocean County, N.J. wildfire on pace to be the largest in nearly 20 years, is 50% contained but could burn for a few days

Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.

4 weeks ago

a sign reads PGW, DON'T LOBBY AGAINST PHILLY GOALS
Science

On Earth Day, protesters call on Mayor Parker to denounce PGW and gas lobby efforts to upend green energy

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.

4 weeks ago

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three artistic pope signs
Community

With love and kitsch: Historical Society remembers Pope Francis’ visit to Philly

In 2015, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania acquired as many souvenirs as it could find of Pope Francis’ historic visit, to save in perpetuity.

4 weeks ago

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Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

4 weeks ago

People cross 31st Street in Kansas City, Mo.
Urban Planning

Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders

Philadelphia is among major cities that have seen fewer crashes thanks to road diets. Now President Donald Trump's administration is heading in another direction.

4 weeks ago

George Norcross smiles
Courts & Law

New Jersey prosecutors appeal George Norcross dismissal

Prosecutors say Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw granted a motion to Norcross attorneys that doesn’t exist in law.

4 weeks ago

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A black-and-white photo shows people gathered in a park.
Arts & Entertainment

Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Philly’s environmental legacy and the power of poetry

WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn and Susan Phillips explore the beauty of nature through poetry, featuring iconic poets like Amanda Gorman, Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.

4 weeks ago

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a large farm
Community

Philly-area farmers among hundreds impacted by Trump admin’s gutting of climate-friendly grants

A grant of $59 million would have helped hundreds of farmers in the Mid-Atlantic adapt to climate change. The Trump administration called the funds a “green new scam.”

4 weeks ago

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Tina Brown, Franchesca Joseph, Jasmine Sierra and Amirah Gibbs (left to right) pose for photo.
PlanPhilly
Community

These Philly-area doulas want parents to think about their environmental exposures

Heat, air pollution, lead and other toxins can harm pregnant people and babies. Birth workers are raising awareness.

4 weeks ago

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a bus on the roundabout
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Penrose Roundabout is South Philly’s newest traffic-calming effort

Admired for their improved safety and efficiency compared to traffic lights, roundabouts are growing nationwide — including in Philadelphia.

4 weeks ago

Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally
Courts & Law

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands.

4 weeks ago

Nadine Menendez
Courts & Law

Wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme

During a 2022 raid on Bob and Nadine Menendez's Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, home, FBI agents found nearly $150,000 worth of gold bars and $480,000 in cash.

4 weeks ago

A look down a busy city street in Springtime.
PlanPhilly
Community

Poverty on the decline in Philly while job growth outpaces national average, says Pew State of the City 2025 report

Over the past decade, the number of Philadelphians living in poverty has dropped by 6%. But racial disparities linger, according to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report.

4 weeks ago

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