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Education

Pennsylvania’s budget impasse is affecting schools. William Penn School District could run out of money within months

More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.

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Community
WITF

‘Now I have nothing’: Pennsylvanians expect hardship without SNAP

Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.

1 day ago

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Community

American Water Works, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility

The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.

1 day ago

Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Chester Water Authority should hand over financial information and restructure board, receiver says

Tuesday’s filing is the latest court battle between one of the region’s largest public water systems and the office tasked with rescuing the city of Chester from fiscal ruin.

1 day ago

Fruits on shelves in the supermarket
Politics & Policy

What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

Most SNAP participants are families with children, more than 1 in 3 include older adults or someone with a disability, and 2 in 5 are households where someone is employed.

1 day ago

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Politics & Policy

When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay

According to the Trump administration, funding will run out for the food assistance program that is relied upon by 42 million Americans to supplement their grocery bills.

1 day ago

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Science

Why billions of gallons of raw sewage keep ending up in Philadelphia waterways

With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.

2 days ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

2 days ago

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Urban Planning

New parks, better housing and safer streets part of ideas to improve conditions along Delaware’s Route 9 corridor

Community members and planners envision a safer, greener Route 9 corridor with new parks, housing and connections to heal decades of neglect.

2 days ago

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Sean Duffy walks with Mike Johnson
Politics & Policy

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.

2 days ago

Stephanie L. Hansen speaks
Science

Nuclear energy task force to consider feasibility for Delaware’s energy needs

The task force could consider putting a small nuclear reactor at the Dover Air Force Base.

2 days ago

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Science

Saving the ‘sky puppies’: How one wildlife rehabilitator is working to rescue bats in Pa.

In the face of devastating population loss throughout the region, every bat that the Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation is able to save is making a difference.

3 days ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Corporate investors bought a quarter of Philly’s single-family homes sold over 6 years. Here’s what that means amid a tight housing market

A new study finds investors are snapping up properties in neighborhoods like Germantown and Cobbs Creek — and it could change who can afford to live there.

3 days ago

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Health

Drug-related seizures in Philadelphia ERs doubled in recent years, city data show

Hospital workers and public health officials say new combinations of street drugs, traumatic brain injuries and other health issues could be driving the uptick in seizures.

3 days ago

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Bill Walters
Courts & Law

Ready or not, Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun takes effect next month

The state’s application, which officials have up to 30 days to process, still isn’t available, leading one foe to predict a temporary ban on buying guns.

3 days ago

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