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Community

Please Touch Museum honors MLK Day by encouraging children to speak up

The museum used storytelling to show kids how powerful their voices are.

1 year ago

Trump holding up an executive order
Politics & Policy

Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans.

1 year ago

Cecile Richards speaking at the DNC
Community

Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2023.

1 year ago

The border between the U.S. and Mexico near El Paso
Politics & Policy

Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here’s what we know

Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump’s inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies

Critics say a crypto investment is highly speculative with so much unknown about projecting its future returns and warn that investors should be prepared to lose their cash.

1 year ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101

A special election to fill Matt Gergely’s seat will be called by Speaker Joanna McClinton at a later date.

1 year ago

Donald Trump giving his inauguration speech
Politics & Policy

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.

1 year ago

Participants speaking to each other
Politics & Policy

Delaware ACLU trains activists to repel threats to immigrants, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections under Trump

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

1 year ago

A PATCO fare gate at the 8th and Market stop.
Urban Planning

PATCO is preparing to ‘tap and go’ this summer with new fare collection system

The rail service between Camden County and Philadelphia will begin to accept bank cards and mobile payment directly. The Freedom Card will remain for now.

1 year ago

Matt Meyer speaking into a microphone
Politics & Policy

As Matt Meyer becomes Delaware’s new governor, here’s who he’s picked to help him run the First State

With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.

1 year ago

on the Schuylkill River Trail
Urban Planning

Philadelphia receives federal funding to expand Schuylkill River Trail

The initiative is part of a regional network known as Circuit Trails, which aims to connect more than 800 miles of trails across Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 2040.

1 year ago

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Community

Bob Perkins, a legend of jazz radio at WRTI and beyond, dies at 91

Philadelphia jazz legend Bob Perkins, known for his warm voice and unmatched passion for jazz, leaves behind a lasting legacy at 91.

1 year ago

Four Eagles players do snow angels
Community

Philadelphia Eagles beat Los Angeles Rams in the snow, advance to NFC championship

The Eagles held on against the turnover-happy Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC championship game for the second time in three seasons.

1 year ago

Five Eagles fans smile for a picture
Community

Space heaters and snow pants: Eagles fans brave snowy conditions for Sunday’s divisional playoff

As temperatures dipped below freezing, the parking lots around the Linc were packed with the usual sea of green.

1 year ago

Umme Salim-Beasley watches her team
Community

Rutgers places women’s gymnastics coach on leave after report detailing volatile team environment

The announcement came soon after the findings of an external investigation — prompted by multiple complaints filed by Rutgers gymnasts — were made public.

1 year ago

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