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The Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia’s Sharswood neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Philly residents reject proposal to build new Cecil B. Moore Library that includes housing: ‘We resoundingly do not want that’

At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.

1 year ago

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attendees and officials at a public meeting
Urban Planning

Upper Makefield residents press for answers on pipeline leak: ‘We had the wool pulled over our eyes’

The state Department of Environmental Protection found Energy Transfer broke state law with the leak.

1 year ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Larry Krasner, former judge Pat Dugan talk Trump, homicides and retail theft at candidate forum

The Democratic candidates agreed on most issues but highlighted their differences on issues like the city’s crime rate and the death penalty.

1 year ago

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retail marijuana on shelves
Community

‘Bankrupt’ Delaware recreational marijuana license holders express frustration over delay in start of retail sales, zoning obstacles

Delaware legalized adult-use of cannabis in 2023. Sales were expected to start this spring, but delays in fingerprint checks are worrying advocates.

1 year ago

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the U.S. Customs House in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

1 year ago

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Linda McMahon speaks
Education

Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

After Tuesday’s layoffs, the Education Department’s staff will sit at roughly half of its previous 4,100, the agency said.

1 year ago

Two people prepare sandwiches at the Burlington County Library
Community

Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District

Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.

1 year ago

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Testing water samples in a lab
Science

6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations

Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

1 year ago

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Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, N.J.
Community

Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond

A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.

1 year ago

a speed camera
Politics & Policy

School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee

The bill was part of a state-sponsored test of using speed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits. Its future is now uncertain.

1 year ago

Brandon Graham holds up the trophy
Community

Philadelphia Eagles ‘enthusiastically’ accept White House invitation after Super Bowl win

“We sent an invitation, they enthusiastically accepted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

1 year ago

Aliya Jones (left) and Vida Neil stage a protest
Community

South Camden residents demand change from EMR after scrapyard fire

“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”

1 year ago

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Lead pipes
Science

Estudio de la Universidad de Delaware encuentra 2,000 tuberías de plomo de un siglo de antigüedad en Wilmington. ¿Qué pasará a continuación?

El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.

1 year ago

a Bethany Beach police vehicle
Courts & Law

‘Estos tipos no estaban trabajando’: 2 jefes de policía de Bethany Beach, Delaware, sustrajeron $150,000 en pagos de horas extras

El jefe Redmon y el capitán Cathell no les dijeron a los oficiales de menor rango que había cientos de turnos de horas extra disponibles. Entonces se apropiaron del dinero.

1 year ago

Lorraine O’Neill visits Longwood Gardens with her mother, Liz O’Neill, joined by her father and brother.
Community

A hidden housing crisis: The fight for stable homes for Delaware adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Advocates are pushing for more resources to help adults with disabilities in Delaware who live with aging parents.

1 year ago

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