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Science

Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.

1 day ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Money

Philly-area education leaders and nonprofit providers breathe a sigh of relief after Pa. Legislature approves a budget

Education leaders are applauding new funding increases that promise to bridge the divide between high- and low-income school districts.

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Scott Sauer looks on
Urban Planning

SEPTA CEO calls Pennsylvania state budget ‘disappointing’ after transit funding left out

CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”

1 day ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Supreme Court clears way for New Castle County homeowners to pay lower taxes

Delaware landlords lost their bid to have a law providing property tax relief to homeowners ruled unconstitutional.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s mayor insists housing plan will help lowest income residents. Some City Council members aren’t convinced

Since the start, the Parker administration has said the H.O.M.E. initiative is for everyone. Advocates say the most vulnerable need to be prioritized.

1 day ago

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

2 days ago

A girl and a parent use a penny press machine
Money

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.

2 days ago

A close-up photo of Donald Trump speaking
Politics & Policy

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere.

2 days ago

Cherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame R. Morton
Education

Cherry Hill school superintendent assures residents: No permission slips required for library books

Superintendent Kwame R. Morton Sr. addressed a memo that discussed requiring parental permission for students to access content deemed sensitive.

2 days ago

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President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim

In the newly released emails, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim of sex trafficking.

2 days ago

Miniature American flags flutter in wind gusts across the National Mall near the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Politics & Policy

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

The disruption caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

2 days ago

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium surrounded by fellow Democrats
Politics & Policy

A historic government shutdown is over. Here’s what to know

The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, such as federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.

2 days ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philadelphia is considering adding menopause, menstruation health issues to workplace anti-discrimination laws

The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disruptive symptoms of menstruation and menopause.

2 days ago

Rony Baltazar-Lopez
Politics & Policy

Delaware launches Office of New Americans to strengthen support for immigrants

Delaware’s newly created Office of New Americans will coordinate resources for immigrants and strengthen statewide support networks.

2 days ago

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sophie Lynford smile
Arts & Entertainment

Andrew Lloyd Webber visits the Delaware Art Museum’s Pre-Raphaelite collection

The musical theater composer stopped in Wilmington during the “Phantom of the Opera” revival tour to talk about Victorian-era paintings.

2 days ago

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