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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Community

Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says

Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.

1 year ago

Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Education

‘Slam dunk’: Former Christina School superintendent sues district for millions after being placed on administrative leave

The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.

1 year ago

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A group of people walking out of a courthouse
Courts & Law

Camden City Councilman Arthur Barclay enters pretrial intervention for hitting a pedestrian while on a suspended license

The case against the first-term councilman stems from a July 2023 incident.

1 year ago

Mike Africa Jr.
Community

‘It is criminal’: Africa family wants MOVE bombing victims’ remains returned and Osage Avenue home back

Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.

1 year ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro, center, speaks during a press conference regarding the arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa., in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Courts & Law

Penn graduate arrested in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO charged with murder, court records show

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was taken into custody Monday after police got a tip that the suspect had been spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

A view of N. Broad St. in North Philly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s Vision Zero: Progress on highways, setback on Broad Street

The Vision Zero report aims to make the city’s roads safer and end traffic deaths.

1 year ago

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Cleaning up the homeless encampment
Community

What storage accommodations will unhoused ‘Tent City’ residents have amid upcoming sweep in Pottstown?

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania says unhoused people must have an opportunity to store and access personal property during sweeps.

1 year ago

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Saquon Barkley running
Community

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles single-season rushing record against Panthers

Barkley broke LeSean McCoy’s record of 1,607 yards set in 2013. The NFL single-season rushing record is 2,105 yards, set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.

1 year ago

the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Science

Pennsylvania State Capitol to begin crow dispersal program this week

Starting Monday, loud noises are expected for two hours a night near the capitol as the state attempts to deter thousands of crows away from capitol grounds.

1 year ago

Donald Trump stands
Politics & Policy

Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions

The president-elect made the comments in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on immigration, abortion and foreign policy.

1 year ago

Joel Embiid dribbling
Community

Joel Embiid returns to the 76ers’ starting lineup against the Bulls

The center had missed the previous seven games because of knee injuries and a three-game suspension for pushing a sports columnist.

1 year ago

Nagasasikanth Mopuri smiles
Health

New South Jersey clinic opens to bridge health care gaps for people leaving jails and prisons

The Omega Physicians health clinic in Medford, New Jersey, provides primary care and specialty services like psychiatry and addiction treatment.

1 year ago

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Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta (Dr. Matt) in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery, the main exhibitions space for Temple Contemporary. (Ryan Mercado/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Temple University’s new exhibitions director wants to reimagine public art spaces

“I really ask a lot of questions around place, taste and urban change and whose tastes and cultural identities get to shape public space,” Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta said.

1 year ago

a boat on a river covered in mist
Community

‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment

The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

1 year ago

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Courts & Law

Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward

Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing.

1 year ago

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