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A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman
Health

New study shows that Black mothers in New Jersey were more likely to deliver babies by unscheduled C-section

Black women were 20% more likely than white women to get an unscheduled, unplanned C-section delivery when there were no high medical risks.

1 year ago

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a wildfire burning
Weather

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

1 year ago

SS United States
Community
6abc

SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know

The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal

For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.

1 year ago

Dr. Susan C. Aldridge
Education

Jefferson University president sees synergy with growing health system and its insurance firm

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

1 year ago

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police car lights flashing
Community

Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking

Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.

1 year ago

the Wanaque Reservoir
Weather

New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

1 year ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Community

Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers.

1 year ago

Donald Trump stands
Politics & Policy

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

1 year ago

Open Streets Center City
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Car-free streets will return to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square this winter. Here’s what to know

The pedestrian-only street closures saw a big boost in sales during Open Street’s September experiment.

1 year ago

Woman shopping in a supermarket
Politics & Policy

Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world

Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.

1 year ago

Wind turbines
Politics & Policy

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

1 year ago

A sculpture in the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time

“The Time Is Always Now” features Black contemporary artists reimagining Black bodies.

1 year ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Science

PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

1 year ago

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outside The Isaac building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More Philly landlords are marketing units to renters with housing vouchers amid building boom, PHA changes

A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.

1 year ago

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