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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti speaks
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Democrats attract some buzz in the party’s bid to take back the U.S. House

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is viewed as the best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.

1 day ago

Composted remains of Jacqueline Reis Messina
Community

‘Back to the earth’: Human composting offers families an eco-friendly death care option for loved ones

New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.

1 day ago

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A police officer working at his desk
Community

‘I’ll be with you for the rest of my life’: Daily automated calls a lifeline for older Delaware adults who live alone

About 200 people belong to New Castle County’s Senior Roll Call Lifeline program. Several have been rescued after falling while home alone.

1 day ago

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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Urban Planning

Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week

The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.

2 days ago

A drumline marches through South Philadelphia
Community

‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly

Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.

2 days ago

food in a shopping cart
Politics & Policy

New work requirements for SNAP recipients take effect

People who receive food stamps have to work 20 hours a week, or prove they have a medical or caretaker exemption.

2 days ago

a group of people working to clean up a park
PlanPhilly
Community

Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming

The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.

2 days ago

Excessive damage to beach houses is part of Super Storm Sandy devastation. (Photo/John Rob)
Weather

As flood risks grow, New Jersey promotes awareness and mitigation plans

New Jersey has launched a flood awareness campaign to prepare residents for rising risks, and is highlighting initiatives that protect ecosystems and boost coastal resilience.

2 days ago

Wilmington’s Market Street
Community

Take a 15-minute walk through history: Wilmington’s Market Street comes alive with new self-guided audio tour

A self-guided audio tour brings architecture to life, from the ornate Grand Opera House to I.M. Pei’s modern design.

2 days ago

A man power washing the sidewalk
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers

The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

2 days ago

Temple University field hockey athletes during a match
Science

Temple study finds sports help young women build leadership skills, but bias still shapes how they show them

The research shows athletic experience leads to young women being comfortable in showcasing leadership traits.

3 days ago

Paula Kerger speaks
Politics & Policy

PBS, NPR stations working to cope with — and survive — government funding cuts

More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area.

3 days ago

A man and woman in fancy clothes at a red carpet event
Community

At Philadelphia’s Big Black Ball, community rallies behind college-bound teens

Philadelphia entrepreneurs and influencers united at the Big Black Ball to back future student leaders.

3 days ago

volunteers packing food
Community

Trenton Plates, The World Takes fights food insecurity in the city and world

Local volunteers gather at the Cure Arena for the second annual meal packaging event.

3 days ago

People relax at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Health

Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along U.S. coastline

Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, were under water quality advisories this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste.

4 days ago

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