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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to the crowd at a reelection campaign rally in North Philly.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro officially launches reelection campaign

The governor starts his campaign with a record fundraising advantage in the likely faceoff against the popular state treasurer in November.

3 days ago

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A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine
Health

Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

3 days ago

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Two Eagles fans at the football stadium dressed in Eagle costumes from head to toe, and wearing jerseys
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Bowie-themed dance party, Eagles playoff football and a kid-friendly nature walk fit for the whole family in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 8-11: A movie night in Del., “Suffs” opens in Philly and Tchaikovsky in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

3 days ago

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Flooding is pictured in Manayunk
Science

Philadelphians will see 15% discount on flood insurance starting in April

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

3 days ago

Listen 0:47
An Avelo Airlines plan at an airport
Politics & Policy

Avelo ends ICE flights as Delaware lawmakers seek transparency on companies profiting from deportations

Avelo denies it ever had a contract to help deport immigrants. But flight tracker data shows it operated deportation flights.

4 days ago

Nanette Daniels (right) and her aunt, Joanna Brown, bag leaves during a Martin Luther King Day of Service event at Sweetbriar Mansion in West Fairmount Park.
Community

How to get involved in Philly’s 2026 MLK Day of Service

Here are some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups to early literacy training. Plus: a look at Temple University’s major service hub.

4 days ago

A golden retriever mix sits in a dog bed
Community

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, wandered for about 25 miles before her tracking tag and drone technology enabled rescuers to find her the next day.

4 days ago

Federal law enforcement officers stand near a roadblock at Portland Avenue and East 32nd Street
Community

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown.

4 days ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester County poll book error investigation is complete, but findings won’t be released until later

Chester County officials are reviewing the report and will release it to the public at the county Board of Elections meeting on Jan. 27.

4 days ago

Delaware River
Science

Delaware proposes plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050

Delaware environmental regulators are calling for increased access to electric vehicles, and the protection of natural resources.

4 days ago

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Lourens Loock, quien no creía que la propuesta fuera una gran molestia
Community

PETA insta a los legisladores de Delaware a considerar la exigencia de pasear perros, lo que genera un debate sobre el bienestar animal.

La propuesta se envió a los legisladores para concientizar sobre el bienestar animal. Sin embargo, algunos paseadores de perros cuestionan su viabilidad.

4 days ago

Ships on the Delaware River with the bridge in the background
Science

A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in South Jersey sparks an investigation

The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.

4 days ago

Merchandise is seen for sale at the Trump Store in Bensalem, Pa.
Community

Trump store in Bucks County ‘kind of run its course’ and is set to close

The store sells Trump 2028 gear despite the president being constitutionally prohibited from running in 2028.

4 days ago

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr.
Education

Vineland School District Superintendent Alfonso Llano picked as new Camden City School District leader

Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.

4 days ago

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A crooked sign points people to the Hudson County Correctional Center
Politics & Policy

Several deaths at New Jersey county jail led authorities to change the health care provider. Some question whether it will help

While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.

4 days ago

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