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Open water presents risks that pools don't. A New Jersey swim coach explains how to handle currents, waves and other hazards.

The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

Parker blamed “billionaire tech companies” after Council rejected a $1 per-ride tax on rideshare services meant to benefit the school district.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.

Four additional offices are now issuing REAL ID licenses, and applicants can upload proof of residency on their cell phones.

In 2025, overall use of Language Line, which provides translation for more than 240 languages in real time, was down 12.4% from 2024.

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

The mayor spent more than 50 minutes highlighting the city’s record-low crime, neighborhood investments and workforce initiatives in his State of the City address.

The project aims to reduce the risk of infrastructure damage while supporting marine habitats and recreational fishing.

Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.

The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.

Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.