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School District of Philadelphia building
Education

The School District of Philadelphia’s Facilities Planning Process: What you need to know

The district is moving to rightsize its building stock. Some Philadelphians are concerned about whether their voices will be taken into account.

1 month ago

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija holds up a sign showing the previous starting minimum wage for county employees
Money

Montgomery County increases minimum wage for county employees

The county now has the highest starting minimum wage for its employees of any local government in Pennsylvania.

1 month ago

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Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas talks to area voters in Center City, Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke talks about Democratic failures, Gaza and youth vote at Philly event

O’Rourke joins other potential 2028 Democratic candidates who have visited the region recently ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

1 month ago

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Princeton University
Courts & Law

Transgender woman sues Princeton for ‘humiliating’ removal from track meet

This case follows ongoing national debates and legal battles over transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.

1 month ago

An educator looking at a sunflower
Money

Delaware group invests $570,000 in grants to strengthen Latino communities and expand education, jobs and more

More than 25 nonprofits will use new funding from the Arsht-Cannon Fund to improve opportunities for Latino Delawareans.

1 month ago

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food bank volunteers
Community

Burlington County, N.J. teams up with 2 nonprofits to expand food delivery to older residents

Officials say the new partnership with local nonprofits will look to address federal funding cuts for food assistance programs passed in the “big, beautiful bill.”

1 month ago

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Donald Trump pumping his fist
Courts & Law

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

The lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in Miami. It seeks at least $10 billion in damages.

1 month ago

A teacher holds a student's hand
Education

Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

This decision comes days after 10 Republican senators urged the Office of Management and Budget to release the funds.

1 month ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi
Courts & Law

Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files

It comes a day after a Wall Street Journal story put a spotlight on Trump’s relationship with Epstein.

1 month ago

The left foot and swollen ankle of President Donald Trump
Health

Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency happens when veins in the legs can’t properly carry blood back to the heart, which can lead to blood pooling in the lower legs.

1 month ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

South Jersey military base to temporarily hold immigrant detainees

New Jersey congressional Democrats are condemning the move, calling it “unacceptable and shameful.”

1 month ago

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter

The letter bearing Trump’s name ends with, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,” according to the newspaper.

1 month ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson leaves the chamber
Politics & Policy

Local stations brace for impact after U.S. House votes to claw back public media funding

Public media leaders in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are prepping for a new reality as Congress gives final approval to federal funding cuts.

1 month ago

Elizabeth Morales speaking at a podium
Community

‘Theft, plain and simple’: Delaware’s congressional delegation blasts billions in food assistance cuts passed by Republicans

Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.

1 month ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’s alley dumpsters could be locked if Center City District meets its ‘clean and green’ mission

Businesses may have to start locking alley dumpsters if the law changes as an effort to reduce litter and illegal dumping.

1 month ago

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