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Mayor Ras Baraka speaks at Second Baptist Church
Community

Black leaders in New Jersey host second gathering to discuss policy solutions for residents

Hundreds attended the meeting in Long Branch on Saturday night. Some said organizers need better outreach to attract younger attendees.

2 days ago

Linwood Park in Ardmore
Community

Montgomery County launches new open space grant initiative

Municipalities and organizations in the county can apply for open space preservation grants starting Sept. 1.

2 days ago

Person observes intense flooding in Philadelphia
Community

Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods

Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.

2 days ago

Listen 1:07
People hold up signs protest cuts to Medicaid
Community

Wilmington residents rally at church to protest cuts to Medicaid

Roughly 100 gathered at Silverside Church to oppose federal funding cuts, including Medicaid coverage for 41,000 Delawareans.

3 days ago

A Little League baseball player swings a bit
Community

In latest bat flip flap, big league players side with Little Leaguer

Jazz Chisholm Jr. criticized the attempted suspension of a Little Leaguer for a bat flip, calling it "ridiculous."

3 days ago

Townsends Inlet Bridge, connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City, New Jersey. (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

N.J. has thousands of bridges — around 400 of them are structurally deficient, but officials say they are not unsafe

The state Department of Transportation has spent billions of dollars as part of a robust bridge safety program, rehabbing and maintaining bridges.

3 days ago

Listen 1:10
A woman helps kitchen staff at a senior community center
Community

Growing older faces its own unique challenges. Here’s a look at what resources are available in Philadelphia

More than a quarter of Philadelphia’s population is 55 or older, but advocates say the problems specific to them are often overlooked.

3 days ago

A child sits at a table at school
Education

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

4 days ago

a sample New Jersey REAL ID
Community

N.J. to put driver licenses on smartphones and mobile devices

A new law requires the state Motor Vehicle Commission to develop technology for mobile or digital licenses. The licenses may not be available until 2029.

4 days ago

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New Castle County residents at Data Center town hall
Urban Planning

New Castle County residents fight back against proposed data center

An investor owned firm says its proposed Delaware City data center will bring jobs. Residents say it will use too much energy and water.

4 days ago

Listen 1:14
U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross and Herb Conaway at press conference
Politics & Policy

N.J. Reps. Conaway, Norcross blast lack of transparency in plans to use Joint Base MDL as immigrant detention center

The Democrats said base commanders told them they have not received any orders to prepare room for an ICE detention center.

4 days ago

Listen 1:13
ChristianaCare Hospital's West Grove Campus
Health

ChristianaCare to open West Grove ‘neighborhood hospital’ in August

The site of the former Jennersville Hospital in Chester County will soon be home to ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital.

4 days ago

Listen 0:43
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill selects Centenary University President Dale Caldwell as her running mate

The selection is seen as an “out-of-the-box” pick that will differentiate Sherrill from outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy.

4 days ago

Listen 0:50
Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center
Community

Opera Philadelphia will take over Macy’s this fall

Philadelphia Visitor Center will also bring the Wanamaker Light Show back for the holidays.

4 days ago

Listen 1:15
a person tanning on the Jersey Shore
Urban Planning

‘Great concern’: Jersey Shore leaders call for restoration of beach replenishment funding

After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back.

4 days ago

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