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Cobbs Creek
Urban Planning

Philadelphia officials announce new funding for Cobbs Creek restoration project

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

2 days ago

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The William Way LGBT Community Center
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Not salvageable’: Inside William Way’s decision to build a new Center City headquarters

The nonprofit plans to demolish its longtime home on Spruce Street to make way for a new building that will also feature affordable apartments.

2 days ago

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Law enforcement officers respond to Manhattan's Upper East Side
Courts & Law

Feds charge 2 Bucks County men for alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot at NYC Gracie Mansion protest

Both Emir Balat, of Langhorne, and Ibrahim Kayumi, of Newtown, told officers the attack was inspired by ISIS.

3 days ago

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Authorities are seen responding to the fatal shooting of a state trooper in West Caln Township, Chester County
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop in Chester County

Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff on all state property to honor Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor.

3 days ago

A sign on the side of the road reads
Science

Pa. wants to reduce vehicle collisions with animals using wildlife corridors

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

3 days ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

Pennsylvania parents, families call for statewide grief support services for overdose and drug-related losses

Advocates point to a Philadelphia program as a model for statewide grief support services that could be funded with opioid settlement funds.

3 days ago

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A utility meter
Urban Planning

Some Delmarva Power customers say high utility bills are making them choose between prescriptions and keeping the lights on

Delmarva Power is downplaying its recent request to raise electricity rates, arguing supply price hikes are responsible for customers' higher costs.

3 days ago

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Mary Flaherty holds cake slices in the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
Community

Soup kitchens across New Jersey are serving more patrons as demand rises for products and services

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen reports more families with children are seeking help.

3 days ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
Urban Planning

Plan to keep Chinatown Stitch alive after federal funding loss hits hurdle over design funding questions

Regional planners are questioning a proposal to redirect $12.5 million to complete the project’s design phase without construction funding secured.

4 days ago

Liza Meiris tabling for PA Youth Vote
Education

Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement

Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.

4 days ago

Isaac Geremew, center, an eighth grader
Education

Eighth grader wins South Jersey regional spelling bee, advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

4 days ago

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Side view close up of students in row taking notes during lecture in college classroom
Education

Delaware lands $1.5M national grant to strengthen career pathways — from middle school to workforce

Rodel secures a $1.5M national grant to expand career pathways, grow dual enrollment and strengthen college and career advising statewide.

5 days ago

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Supporters of SEPTA's free ride programs rally at City Hall
Politics & Policy

SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget

The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.

5 days ago

People are walking on the street in front of a large mural depicting a child on a bike with a Palenstinian flag
Community

For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Ramadan plans are being disrupted for many in Paterson, New Jersey, one of the highest per-capita Muslim populations in the U.S.

5 days ago

President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

6 days ago

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