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The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Health

Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

1 day ago

chips of paint
Science

Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint

Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.

2 days ago

Listen 1:16
Donald Trump pointing to a reporter during a press conference
Politics & Policy

What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate

At 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other GOP priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.

2 days ago

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Education

Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.

2 days ago

Matt Meyer holds up signed fiscal year 2026 budget legislation
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers end deadlock over controversial offshore wind bill

Senate Republicans, upset over an offshore wind bill, had threatened to deny support for a budget bill.

2 days ago

Listen 1:02
The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs $58.8B budget with tax hikes and a surplus boost

New Jersey’s new state budget includes property tax relief, new taxes on cigarettes and gambling and billions for the surplus fund.

2 days ago

Listen 1:08
A Philadelphia Parking Authority parking meter
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City

The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.

2 days ago

Donald Trump pumping his fist
Politics & Policy

Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

The difficulty it took for Republicans, who have the majority hold in Congress, to wrestle the bill to this point is not expected to let up.

2 days ago

marijuana from The Farm
Community

‘Long overdue’: Delawareans can start buying recreational marijuana Aug. 1

Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia School District building
Education

New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

2 days ago

A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals

Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.

2 days ago

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Trash on the curb in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest

AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.

3 days ago

Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for his arraignment hearing in Latah County District Court, May 22, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho
Courts & Law

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report

The criminal justice graduate student was arrested in Chestnuthill Township, roughly 90 miles north of Philadelphia, weeks after the killings.

3 days ago

Anna Paulson, new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Money

Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade

Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.

3 days ago

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A corporate fat cat made an appearance
Community

Philly’s largest union representing city workers could go on strike Tuesday. Here’s what could be impacted and how the city is preparing

The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.

3 days ago

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