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Community

EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard

The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.

1 month ago

El hospital Beebe Healthcare en el condado de Sussex, Delaware. Un estudio dice que ninguno de los sistemas de salud del condado – Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth o TidalHealth – tiene suficientes recursos para poder tener una facultad de medicina, pero podría ser posible si lo hicieran juntos
Education

¿Una facultad de medicina en el condado de Sussex? Líderes opinan sobre la necesidad de más médicos en el sur de Delaware

El sur de Delaware afronta una creciente escasez de médicos. Los líderes están considerando si una nueva Facultad de Medicina podría ayudar a cubrir esta carencia.

1 month ago

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Urban Planning

La nueva ordenanza de ‘viviendas de bolsillo’ del condado de New Castle ofrece una solución a la crisis de vivienda asequible en Delaware

Las casas “de bolsillo” están diseñadas para ser una solución más asequible, enfocada en la comunidad, para contrarrestar la crisis de vivienda en el norte de Delaware.

1 month ago

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Community

Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.

1 month ago

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Community

‘Lynching is not a joke’: Delaware lawmakers condemn firefighters accused of using a noose and making racist remarks

The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.

1 month ago

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Community

Cherry Hill gets state grant to plan age-friendly community

The Camden County township is among more than a dozen local New Jersey governments that were awarded $70,000 to better serve seniors.

1 month ago

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Annual Naturepalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Science

How to celebrate Earth Day 2025 in the Philadelphia region

Here’s how to celebrate Earth Day in the Philadelphia region, from litter cleanups to seed planting and other events.

1 month ago

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Education

Camden to receive the most state aid for schools in governor’s budget proposal

Camden's school district is set to see a bump of $21 million. On the other end, the Washington Township school district has the biggest proposed cut in South Jersey.

1 month ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Easter Celebrations, Mary J. Blige and The Lights Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 17- 20: “Stompin’ at the Savoy” in Del., opening day at Philly’s Franklin Square and Melissa Etheridge in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 month ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Helping kids with autism learn ‘earth-to-table’ gardening

Black Girls With Green Thumbs takes climate lessons into schools. At Emlen Elementary, children with autism learn “earth-to-table” food production.

1 month ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative

The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.

1 month ago

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Community
NPR

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.

1 month ago

This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Education

Bucks County Community College to launch railroad safety training program in 2026

The 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, motivated college administrators to establish the program.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Butt out’: Legislation easing zoning rules for Del. marijuana stores passes state Senate despite concerns over local control

Some state senators complained that the state of Delaware was removing local control from counties.

1 month ago

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Community

East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings

State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.

1 month ago

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