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Kenyatta Johnson looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council has signed off on the first phase of Parker’s big housing plan — but not the version she wanted

The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.

3 days ago

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The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Politics & Policy

Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026

For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.

3 days ago

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a lit menorah
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.

3 days ago

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side-by-side photos of Tizzy Lockman and Matt Denn
Education

‘This is a failed experiment’: Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington city students amid fierce pushback

Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward.

3 days ago

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a child makes a hand pose in front of a webcam
Science

Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning

Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia.

3 days ago

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Ribbon cutting ceremony
Science

Thomas Jefferson University opens $1.8 million market research lab

The lab is funded by alum John Thackrah and allows students access to live data for market research.

4 days ago

President Donald Trump speaks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Politics & Policy

At Poconos rally, Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ and turns to grievances about immigration

What seems undeniable — even to Trump supporters in Monroe County — is that inflation seems to be here to stay.

4 days ago

Jess Conda, Sam Rise and Rose Jarboe performing
Arts & Entertainment

Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns to Philly’s Wanamaker Building to close out its fall series

The “Pipe Up!” series of performance events ends this weekend with a series of drag cabaret performances.

4 days ago

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Cranes at a construction site
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Philly’s Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here’s what to know about DrinkPAK

The canned drink manufacturer plans to create more than 170 long-term jobs at the former PES refinery site.

4 days ago

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volunteers handing out food
Community

New Jersey food banks report rising demand for help this holiday season

Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.

4 days ago

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Jenaya Vann está agradecida de estar en Delaware Tech
Education

“Haciendo realidad sus sueños”: un programa de exención de matrícula ayuda a decenas de antiguos niños de acogida de Delaware a asistir a la universidad

Los adultos jóvenes que han estado bajo la custodia del estado pueden asistir a tres universidades estatales sin preocuparse por el enorme costo de la educación superior.

5 days ago

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.
Community

Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports

Kyle Schwarber's new contract with Philly could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans.

5 days ago

File - West End Neighborhood House en Wilmington, Delaware
Community

Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad

Los niños mayores afrontan los desafíos más difíciles en el sistema de cuidado temporal de Delaware para encontrar vivienda, trabajo y transporte a medida que crecen.

5 days ago

Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson (23) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson (2) during overtime of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif
Arts & Entertainment

Jalen Hurts throws 4 interceptions, Eagles lose 22-19 to Chargers in OT

The defending Super Bowl champions lost their season-worst third in a row and fell to 8-5.

5 days ago

A box of hepatitis B vaccine
Health

What could CDC changes to hepatitis B vaccines mean for infants and families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?

A federal advisory panel recommended stopping hepatitis B vaccines in newborns immediately after birth, the standard protocol for more than 30 years.

5 days ago

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