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Wetlands around the Tookany Creek in Elkins Park, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.

1 day ago

Solar panels
Science
Inside Climate News

In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.

1 day ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is stopped with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat.

2 days ago

street signs at the intersection of 67th and Callowhill streets in Philadelphia
Community

For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means

Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.

2 days ago

the Delaware River
Science

Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year

The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.

2 days ago

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Lily McCausland
Health

Pennsylvanians are scrambling to afford Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes after no subsidy deal in Congress

About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.

2 days ago

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Inside St. Hedwig Church in Chester
Community

Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

2 days ago

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A person entering a SEPTA subway car
Urban Planning
6abc

SEPTA union members vote to authorize strike

Union leaders say the authorization is meant to increase pressure at the bargaining table, not to begin a strike immediately.

2 days ago

A closeup of John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.

2 days ago

Heart to Heart campaign logo
Health

‘It’s time for a Heart to Heart’: Philadelphia health department’s new campaign tackles substance use and heart health

The mission of the campaign is to spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and what additional factors lead to risk conditions.

3 days ago

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Professional musicians lead a community songwriting and music play workshop at the please touch museum
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Please Touch Museum, kids, parents and professional musicians gathered to pen an original lullaby

The workshop was one of many such events happening Saturday in recognition of World Kindness Day.

3 days ago

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Alina Habba speaks
Courts & Law

FBI arrests New Jersey man for alleged property damage in office of federal prosecutor Alina Habba

FBI spokesperson Emily Molinari on Saturday confirmed the arrest of 51-year-old Keith Michael Lisa.

3 days ago

New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey send a message: It’s Trump’s economy now

The voting pattern in two traditionally Republican counties in each state is evidence of how strongly Democrats campaigned on pocketbook issues.

3 days ago

Dog show handlers sitting on stage with their dogs at national dog show
Arts & Entertainment

25 years after ‘Best in Show,’ the National Dog Show recalls its comic origin

The mockumentary "Best in Show" is now 25 years old. It spawned a real-life dog show that is now a holiday tradition.

4 days ago

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A handgun with a weapons permit underneath it
Courts & Law

Federal judge denies bid to halt enforcement of Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun

Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.

4 days ago

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