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The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrands itself, again, back to its old name

The original rebranding in October was the start of a tumultuous period for the museum.

2 days ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain
Community

76ers send former promising prospect Jared McCain to Thunder for 4 draft picks, AP source says

The 21-year-old McCain was considered a bright piece of the Sixers' future after they made him the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft.

2 days ago

A man is standing at a podium asking a question during the meeting
Politics & Policy

Chester County pledges to ‘make it right’ as it navigates fallout from poll book error

Although an outside investigation determined “human error” caused the Election Day mistake, some in Chester County are demanding consequences.

2 days ago

El gobernador Matt Meyer pronunció su discurso
Politics & Policy

El gobernador de Delaware, Meyer, promete limitar el crecimiento del presupuesto en su discurso sobre el estado del estado

Meyer dijo que quiere crear más viviendas asequibles en todo el estado y criticó duramente los altos precios de la energía.

2 days ago

A sign above the entrance of the building for the Washington Post
Community

Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off

The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members.

2 days ago

The town square in Georgetown, Delaware
Community

Cómo la falta de servicios, las deficiencias en materia de vivienda y las políticas implementadas convirtieron a Georgetown, Delaware, en un punto neurálgico para las personas sin hogar.

Un nuevo estudio arroja luz sobre por qué la falta de vivienda se concentra en Georgetown, en el condado de Sussex, y sobre lo que, según los líderes locales.

2 days ago

a lit cigarette in a hand
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s proposal to raise taxes on tobacco could disproportionately affect low-income residents, policy experts argue

Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philly business owners worry about the impact of new city taxes on small operations after tax break is eliminated

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

2 days ago

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Dave Matthews performing
Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band comes back to Camden, plus 2 new songs and a limited-time return to a special performance

DMB has announced its annual summer tour with two dates across the river from Philly. To whet fans’ appetites, the band announced a forthcoming live album.

2 days ago

An exterior view of a gray stone building.
Education

Princeton’s president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook

Though the Ivy League institution is financially strong, Christopher Eisgruber said it must be more efficient in the future.

3 days ago

Josh Shapiro smiling as he stands on the sidelines during a football game
Science

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power

Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.

3 days ago

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Protesters hold up handmade signs outside the Criminal Justice Center
Courts & Law

Philadelphia advocates call on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to keep ICE out of courthouse

Bilal said her office does not cooperate with immigration enforcement officers, and said she has no authority over what happens outside of the Criminal Justice Center.

3 days ago

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Condos for sale in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Shapiro calls for $1B investment amid Pennsylvania housing affordability crisis

The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.

3 days ago

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Donald Trump speaking
Politics & Policy

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.

3 days ago

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