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Delaware River
PlanPhilly
Science

‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist

The Delaware River Basin Commission has a plan for situations like this, and could step up its efforts to repel the salt front if conditions worsen.

1 year ago

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Science

‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.

1 year ago

Bridging Blocks discussion
Community

Aspiring entrepreneurs learn from business owners at Bridging Blocks and Free Library event

Bridging Blocks event focused on small businesses in Philadelphia, bringing together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

1 year ago

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Camden High School
Education

Camden’s school board plans to fill 2 vacant board positions next week. Parents allege lack of transparency

The two vacancies were created in the fallout behind the resignation of former president Wasim Muhammad.

1 year ago

Smoke from a forest fire
Weather

New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

1 year ago

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A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse in Philly will not be historically designated after tie vote

The curvy building has stood at 7th and Race streets for decades. Its days may now be numbered.

1 year ago

Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick arrives at an election night campaign party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

U.S. Senate candidate sues Philadelphia elections over provisional ballots

At issue are provisional ballots provided to Philly voters who originally used mail-in ballots which were invalidated.

1 year ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Democrats maintain narrow control of Pa. state House

Barring any departures, Democrats will hold their 102-101 majority of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over Republicans for another two years.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump rebuilds Democrats’ ‘blue wall’ states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania

Republican victories were most pronounced in Pennsylvania, where deep dissatisfaction surfaced with the status quo.

1 year ago

The U.S. Capitol is shown from afar on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

GOP picks up more key U.S. House seats; Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

Trump is consolidating power in Washington, returning to the White House a much more dominant force than in his first term.

1 year ago

Scott Perry
Politics & Policy

GOP flips 2 U.S. House seats in Pa., as Republican Scott Perry wins again

Perry had his cellphone seized by FBI agents investigating the web of Trump loyalists central to his bid to remain in power in 2020.

1 year ago

Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick arrives at an election night campaign party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

Even if incumbent Bob Casey carried six out of 10 of the outstanding votes, he still wouldn't have won.

1 year ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Education

SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school

The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

1 year ago

Republicans gather
Politics & Policy

‘We are the third party in this state’: Swept again in statewide races, Delaware GOP grapples for ways to regain relevance

The GOP hasn’t held a statewide seat since 2018 and is dominated in the General Assembly. After being swept Tuesday, members again seek answers.

1 year ago

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