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Rowhomes in Norristown, Pa.
Community

U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live

In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.

11 months ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Courts & Law

SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes

Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.

11 months ago

rendering of Netflix House
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Netflix bringing immersive fan experience to King of Prussia

There will be dancing like on "Bridgerton," the glass bridge challenge based on "Squid Game," and food inspired by some of their other shows.

11 months ago

Ranger Suarez pitching during a game
Community

Phillies star pitcher Ranger Suárez overjoyed with pitching in front of family for 1st time

Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez pitched in front of his wife and two young children in the United States for the first time in his professional career.

11 months ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community

7 people wounded in North Philly shooting, police say

Police said no weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.

11 months ago

Donna Bullock poses for a portrait
Politics & Policy

From the legislature to Project HOME: Pa. state Rep. Donna Bullock to bring ‘fighting spirit’ in new role as CEO

The decision comes nearly a year after Project HOME co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon announced they would be stepping down.

11 months ago

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A dragon lantern is lit up at the park.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Chinese Lantern Festival, The Clay Fest, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 20-23: Batman In Concert in Philly, Carlos Santana in N.J. and Wilmington Pride in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

11 months ago

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Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis in the courtyard outside her Wilmington office.
Politics & Policy

‘It’s tough’: Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis shares health journey after testing positive for cancer-causing gene mutation

Davis was running for Delaware’s lone congressional seat when she discovered her family’s history included an unknown genetic condition.

11 months ago

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Biden speaking in front of the backdrop of a U.S. flag
Politics & Policy

At Juneteenth summit, White House spells out Biden’s record on housing, economy and education

The administration points to health care, housing and education as areas that have benefitted Black Americans during President Joe Biden’s term.

12 months ago

Close-up of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces clemency program to let some offenders seek early release from prison

Murphy was joined by Philly rapper Meek Mill, who spent nearly 10 years on probation before being imprisoned for probation violations.

12 months ago

Influential Democratic power broker George Norcross, center, speaks outside the justice complex in Trenton, N.J., Monday, June 17, 2024, about being charged with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits.
Politics & Policy

Turmoil rocks New Jersey’s Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

Norcross has long been a boogeyman of many progressive New Jersey Democrats, who saw him as enriching himself while poorer residents languished.

12 months ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer Health loses radiology services from Southeast, says it has found new partner

Southeast Radiology Limited, Crozer Health’s longtime partner, is terminating its agreement with the embattled four-hospital system in Delaware County.

12 months ago

Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pa.: Sen. Bob Casey

Casey’s stance isn’t out of step with many lay Catholics. According to Pew Research Center surveys, 56% of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

12 months ago

Someone using a kiosk
Health

Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon

The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.

12 months ago

Above view of pupils looking at page of encyclopaedia at reading lesson
Education

Delaware schools partner with University of Delaware to improve K–3 literacy rates, addressing critical ‘blind spots’

Seventy-five percent of fourth-graders in the state lack reading proficiency. Research begins next month to deliver findings within three years.

12 months ago

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