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Hassan Bennett speaks into a megaphone
Courts & Law

Philly police oversight commission chair facing felony charges for selling confidential information in attempted murder case

Hassan Bennett, who also works as a bail navigator, allegedly sold unredacted information about a witness in an attempted murder case.

2 days ago

Listen 1:35
Voters check in at their polling place before casting their ballots on election day in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Federal election monitors are coming to polling places in Philly and other Pa. counties. Here’s what you need to know

The Department of Justice has deployed election monitors for decades, but this year, concerns about voter intimidation have abounded.

2 days ago

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Houses are pictured amid heavy floodwaters.
Science

Gov. Shapiro signs law requiring home sellers to disclose more about a home’s flood risk

Sellers will now be required to reveal whether a home has flooded and whether they’ve filed a flood insurance claim.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper (80) is upended by Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) during the first half of an NFL game in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles fall 38-21 against Cowboys in 5th straight loss

“Football is going to deal you some tough hands at times,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “Can you get up and keep fighting?”

2 days ago

a statue holds a knife by the ship entrance
Community

‘Ghostship Overfalls’ preserves historic landmark in Lewes, Delaware, through spooky measures

The Lightship Overfalls, a nearly 100-year-old ship, is maintained by a volunteer group. This year, they’re offering a haunted tour as a fundraiser.

2 days ago

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Diana Sanroman-Espinosa’s journey toward higher education was far more challenging than that of a typical applicant
Courts & Law

‘I sacrificed a lot’: Trump’s DOJ sues University of Delaware over in-state tuition policies for immigrant students

A federal lawsuit challenges the University of Delaware’s in-state tuition policy, raising questions about residency and the financial barriers students can face.

2 days ago

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a child holds a phone
Education

Gov. Shapiro signs bell-to-bell cell phone ban for all Pennsylvania schools

Pennsylvania joins 26 other states in adopting a statewide, all-day restriction.

3 days ago

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PHA is building a 63-unit apartment building for seniors in the Sharswood section of North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood

The senior development is one of the agency's remaining projects in this section of North Philadelphia, where it has invested roughly $750 million.

3 days ago

Listen 1:03
A man adjusts his thermostat
Politics & Policy

Trump’s heating oil release unlikely to ease sky-high prices in Pennsylvania, experts say

The cost of heating oil in Pennsylvania nearly doubled since last fall. A release of fuel from the federal oil reserve may be too small to solve the issue.

3 days ago

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side-by-side photos of Brian Fitzpatrick and Scott Perry
Politics & Policy

A tale of 2 campaigns: How a pair of Pa. Republican incumbents split on the ‘Trump effect’

While U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, is keeping his distance from the president, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Dauphin County, is all in.

3 days ago

Listen 1:51
Rowhouses in Wilmington, Delaware
Urban Planning

‘A major difference’: Wilmington is giving up to $10,000 for repairs to homeowners with moderate incomes

City officials say the goal is to help residents, especially older ones on fixed or limited incomes, make emergency or long-needed fixes.

3 days ago

Listen 1:32
The Tacony Creek
Science

Hundreds of rain gardens and ‘green’ projects later, what is Philly’s next plan to stop raw sewage from spilling into local waterways?

For years, Philadelphia has built rain gardens to prevent stormwater and sewage from entering waterways. Are those efforts enough?

3 days ago

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The Montgomery County Coroner's Office
Community

‘Everyone deserves to be remembered’: Montco builds resting place for unclaimed remains

The site will be the first of its kind for a coroner’s office in Pennsylvania.

3 days ago

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a pamphlet for Pennie
Health

Pa., N.J. and Del. to kick off 2027 ACA health insurance open enrollment on Nov. 1 as health costs rise: What you should know

ACA customers may face higher premium prices for coverage next year, but insurance experts say most people still qualify for financial assistance.

3 days ago

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Philadelphia students march from LOVE Park to City Hall
Politics & Policy

At ‘Give Us a Ballot’ march, Philadelphia students lead the fight for their futures

Hundreds of students marched from LOVE Park to City Hall last week in a march organized by PA Youth Vote to increase civic education and youth voter turnout.

4 days ago

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