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Jesus Hernandez guides granddaughter
Weather

An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton

Before this Atlantic hurricane season started, forecasters said everything lined up to be a monster busy year.

1 year ago

TikTok logo
Courts & Law

N.J. and other states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children

The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including N.J.

1 year ago

Jay McCoy prepares for Milton
Weather

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane on a path toward Florida not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the state's coastline.

1 year ago

Copper water supply line
Politics & Policy

Philly area water providers applaud federal rule to replace lead pipes over next decade

President Joe Biden is expected to announce the final Environmental Protection Agency rule Tuesday in the swing state of Wisconsin.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
Politics & Policy

Politicians, Jewish and Muslim communities, mark October 7 anniversary with messages against antisemitism and bigotry

Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.

1 year ago

Dr. Mayank Amin
Health

Montgomery County faith leaders and independent pharmacists bring vaccines to people’s homes with new program

The vaccine program is open to all county residents and offers shots for COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

What Philly voters need to know this November

From the presidency to the state House, here’s everything on Philadelphia’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot.

1 year ago

Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

1 year ago

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poll worker training
Politics & Policy

Want to be a poll worker in N.J.? Here’s everything you need to know, from pay to required training

Here are the steps to become a poll worker in New Jersey — and how to earn more than the base salary.

1 year ago

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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

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