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The American Water building on the Camden WaterfrontN.J.
Money

American Water, the largest water utility in U.S., is targeted by a cyberattack

The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.

1 year ago

A hydraulic fracturing drill rig in Bradford County
Science

Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations

Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

‘In a competition of pain, there are no winners’: Gov. Shapiro tours exhibit marking anniversary of Oct. 7 attack

Pennsylvania’s governor reiterated a message of unity at a Weitzman Museum pop-up exhibit, which honors victims of last year’s attack at the Nova music festival in Israel.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait

City sanitation crews have already collected tons worth of household items too big to put in the regular trash.

1 year ago

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Cissy Houston
Arts & Entertainment

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91

Cissy Houston died Monday morning in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, according to her daughter-in-law Pat Houston.

1 year ago

Phillies' Nick Castellanos celebrates
Community

Castellanos wins Game 2 for Phillies with 9th-inning single, top Mets 7-6

Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Trea Turner and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets.

1 year ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on debate stage
Politics & Policy

Trump’s plan would add $4 trillion more to U.S. debt compared to Harris’, analysis says

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warned of "an eventual fiscal crisis" if politicians don't address the national debt more forcefully.

1 year ago

destroyed city after a bombing
Community

Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.

1 year ago

Curtis Bashaw and Rep. Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

N.J. U.S. Senate race: Key takeaways from the first debate between candidates Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw

New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate debated affordability, border security and other issues.

1 year ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?

For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.

1 year ago

headshots for John Lawrence and Cristian Luna
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. John Lawrence and Democratic challenger Cristian Luna

The 13th District race between John Lawrence and Cristian Luna could swing the balance in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

1 year ago

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Patrolman Samuel Waters (right) grabs Dwayne Brown's arm moments into their encounter.  (Courtesy of Ivan Thomas/DETV)
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction

A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.

1 year ago

Moroccan women wave flags alongside their children
Community

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

Tributes to victims of Oct. 7 attacks took place in Berlin, Paris and London, while people took to the streets from Pakistan to Morocco in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

1 year ago

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Community

Mural Arts celebrates 40 years with LOVE Park celebration highlighting ‘work that resonates with people’

“I don't think we'd be here without those years of working in communities,” Executive Director Jane Golden said.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election

The court rejected a request to block enforcement of a requirement that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date.

1 year ago

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