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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.

1 day 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 plans to flee for Europe after he said he received death threats. A former head of Turning Point USA Rutgers says he calls for violence against conservatives.

1 day 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.

1 day 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

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.

2 days ago

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Banner of new logo at Philadelphia Art Museum
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has changed its name and its brand

The PMA will now be the more colloquial Philadelphia Art Museum, reflecting an institute embracing its host city.

2 days ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Education

Penn union organizers call Trump demands on higher education a ‘total betrayal of our values’

The White House asked nine universities to make sweeping policy changes to access federal programs like visas and research grants.

2 days ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.

3 days ago

A private security guard stands at the entrance to the Liberty Bell Center, which has been closed to the public since the shutdown of the federal government on Oct. 1.
Politics & Policy

How is the federal shutdown affecting Pennsylvania?

The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.

3 days ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Courts & Law

ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts

The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers.

3 days ago

Zierre McManus
Community

‘Más allá de lo aceptable’: 13 años después, otro asesinato en un evento deportivo juvenil en Eden Park, Wilmington

Tres personas, incluido un jugador de fútbol de 14 años, murieron en 2012 durante un tiroteo en Eden Park, en la zona de Southbridge de la ciudad.

3 days ago

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