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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump

The White House asked university leaders to provide initial feedback by Oct. 20, yet as the deadline approaches, none have signed on to the document.

3 days ago

Residents from the surrounding area joined the conversation
Community

‘The Untold Story’: How Latino migration and resilience shaped the nation’s past and present

A Wilmington crowd learned about the role Latinos and Indigenous people played in shaping U.S. history since its very beginning.

3 days ago

New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill participates in a gubernatorial debate as she stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger

Obama appears in digital ads supporting both candidates ahead of high-stakes elections next month.

3 days ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

SNAP benefits for 2 million people in Pa. on hold during government shutdown

Democrats continue to demand that an extension of Obamacare subsidies slated to expire at the end of the year be tied to any budget deal.

3 days ago

Jennifer Mascott testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Texas' abortion ban, in Washington, D.C., on September 29, 2021.
Courts & Law

Trump’s controversial pick will soon join federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears cases from Pa., N.J. and Del.

Jennifer Mascott may not have the same “baggage” as Emil Bove, but Democrats decry her lack of experience and area ties.

3 days ago

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Yuva Gambhir at the 2019 Napa Wine Series Gala
Health

Penn senior and family host 10th annual fundraiser for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Between classes at Penn and DJ gigs, Yuva Gambhir manages the rare degenerative disease with grit and determination.

3 days ago

Moki Cherry's colorful tapestry is juxtaposed with a video
Arts & Entertainment

Moki Cherry, matriarch of a musical family, gets the spotlight at Philadelphia’s Fabric Museum

Neneh Cherry visited the posthumous solo exhibition of her mother, Moki, at the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

3 days ago

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Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell concert
Community

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Frehley's agent says he died peacefully Thursday surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall.

4 days ago

A University of Pennsylvania sign
Education

University of Pennsylvania declines to sign Trump’s higher-education compact

President J. Larry Jameson said he sought a wide range of input so the response “reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.”

4 days ago

Naveed Baqir speaks
Education

Delaware school board member living in Pakistan ousted from seat under new residency law

Naveed Baqir said he was removed from his position because of political motivations, not the new law requiring physical presence in his district.

4 days ago

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Local hair stylist Christine Meehan sits in front of her medication
Health

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

A hair stylist in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, has a neck condition that may require surgery. She says if ACA subsidies expire, she'll further delay the procedure.

4 days ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro stands and speaks at a podium
Courts & Law

Here are Gov. Shapiro’s lawsuits against the Trump administration this year

Pennsylvania's first-term Democratic governor has either filed or joined more than a dozen lawsuits against the Trump administration in 2025.

4 days ago

Jefferson Health's Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Health
6abc

Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of employees, impacting 1% of staff

Jefferson Health says it is reducing its workforce by 1%, affecting between 600 and 700 of its 65,000 employees.

4 days ago

David Byrne performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

David Byrne, Philadelphia Film Festival and an ‘Evening of Horror’ at the Academy of Music in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct.16–19: Art Battle Wilmington, Philly Bike Ride and Asbury Shorts in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 days ago

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The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2025: What to know about the candidates for Commonwealth Court

Matthew Wolford (R) and Stella Tsai (R) diverge on what they see as the most pressing concerns facing the court. Michael Wojcik (D) is up for a retention vote.

4 days ago

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