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Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session
The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.
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Listen 1:07‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.
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Listen 3:22Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract
Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.
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Penn State to wind down WPSU after board of trustees declines transfer to WHYY
In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.
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Listen 1:27The NCAA's integrity program flagged unusual betting activities, including athletes betting on their own games and sharing information for betting purposes.
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Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.
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Listen 0:46The event included solemn ceremonies in remembrance of those who died in a series of terrorist attacks in 2001.
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Listen 1:11Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody
Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.
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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.
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Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein after she was convicted in April of colluding with her husband, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
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Sept. 11–14: A medieval-themed science fair in Delaware, more fall fun in Philly and '80s star Sheena Easton in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 0:00Haverford Township passes new helmet requirement for kids on e-bikes, electric scooters
Starting in January, parents of children under 16 not wearing a helmet could face $25 fines.
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Listen 0:54During public testimony sessions, residents expressed a lack of progress and cited a decline in schools, students and resources in the Camden City School District.
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Listen 0:56Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
High school teachers in Pennsylvania said some students stopped showing up in the spring, fearful they would be arrested on campus.
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Iron Hill Brewery closing 3 locations in the region
The three locations are in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Main Street in Newark, Delaware, and Voorhees, New Jersey.
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