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Community

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown

The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.

1 day ago

Nicolas O’Rourke speaking at a podium during the rally
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s low-income renters could become eligible for new rebate under proposed legislation

The bill builds on an existing state rebate program. It’s designed to help tenants living on fixed incomes.

1 day ago

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A Navy ship in the Delaware River
Community

U.S. Navy starts 250th birthday bash in Philly with parade of ships and military fly-overs

Hundreds lined the banks of the Delaware River to catch a glimpse of naval warships as part of a weeklong celebration of the Navy’s founding.

1 day ago

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Republican Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democrat Mikie Sherrill shake hands at the end of the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over military records, immigration and Trump in final New Jersey governor’s debate

The final debate’s format allowed the candidates to trade personal jabs.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows his solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the fourth inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Arts & Entertainment

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS

Schwarber became just the second player to homer over the pavilion.

2 days ago

a crowd looks at dancers in the street
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

8 Seconds Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Noah Cyrus and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 9-12: The Wilmington Film Fest, Chinatown Night Market in Philly and a special screening of Ken Burns’ new docuseries in South Jersey are among the event highlights.

2 days ago

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A man holding a piece of biocoal
Science

Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?

The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.

2 days ago

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Mark Bray
Education

A Rutgers professor wrote a book about antifa in 2017. Some conservative students want him fired

Mark Bray fled for Europe after he said he received death threats. A former head of Turning Point USA Rutgers says he calls for violence against conservatives.

2 days ago

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Supreme Court chambers
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s doctors, warning of risk to abortion rights, join fight over state Supreme Court retention votes

The doctors also argue the November retention election could impact health care affordability, patient privacy and equal rights in Pennsylvania.

2 days ago

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Cherri Gregg, Samantha Fitzpatrick, Samantha Fitzpatrick and Michael Coard
Community

WHYY hosts screening event and panel discussion honoring the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall

Produced by Emmy Award-winner and Oscar nominee Stanley Nelson and Travis Mitchell, the film explores Marshall’s landmark court victories and his historic appointment.

2 days ago

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A pile of children’s items at the Burns Material Recovery Facility in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

North Philadelphia nonprofit offers vouchers to help would-be dumpers dispose of waste legally

Advocates say minimum fees at private disposal centers can push contractors to illegally dump waste. A new voucher program aims to fill the gap.

2 days ago

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Christiana Hospital entrance
Politics & Policy

Delaware hospital cost review board would be stripped of budget approval authority in proposed settlement

The proposed legal settlement would limit sharing of some salary data. Hospitals would also have longer to comply with spending targets.

2 days ago

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Homes in North Camden, N.J.
Urban Planning

Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing

The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.

2 days ago

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People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Urban Planning

Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

2 days ago

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Rowhouses in Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Delaware state lawmakers hold second hearing into once-in-40-year property reassessments

Kent and Sussex counties received praise for clear communication, while New Castle County was criticized for a lack of transparency.

3 days ago

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