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Science

Pa., N.J. and Del. could see increased risk of power outages due to supply and demand crunch on regional grid

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

2 months ago

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Mwigulu and Emmanuel getting set up with new prosthetic arms from students
Health

After surviving violent attacks and amputation, Tanzanians with albinism get new prosthetics in New Jersey

Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.

2 months ago

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Neil Makhija speaks at 2025 State of the County
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County increases property taxes by 4% in 2026 budget

Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”

2 months ago

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A parking lot with EV chargers in front of two spaces
Politics & Policy

N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

2 months ago

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small leaves a conference room
Courts & Law

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small acquitted of all child abuse charges

The mayor, who was charged in 2024, has called the case against him and his wife politically motivated.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief

The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.

2 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Winter Solstice celebrations, last-minute holiday shopping, a One-Man Nutcracker performance and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

2 months ago

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This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a cluster of norovirus virions.
Health

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak hits a South Jersey elementary school. Public health experts urge caution ahead of the holidays

Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.

2 months ago

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Community

Amid downward trend, Black and Hispanic children account for majority of population in New Jersey’s foster care system

Camden and Essex counties have the most children in foster care. New Jersey has the lowest placement rate in the country.

2 months ago

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A red-brick building
Politics & Policy

Bucks County commissioners approve 8% property tax increase

The increase amounts to roughly $6 a month for residential property owners.

2 months ago

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Politics & Policy

3 GOP representatives from Pennsylvania oppose their party to force vote on extending health care subsidies

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who led the charge, blamed GOP leadership for letting the subsidies expire. His opponent says it just shows he’s worried about next year’s election.

2 months ago

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Worker up on a ladder working on a power line
Urban Planning

SEPTA still unsure about when Center City trolley tunnel will reopen after damage to overhead wires

The wires that power the trolleys were damaged during an attempt to change a key piece of equipment on the trolley power poles.

2 months ago

Michelle Suchyj, a teacher a Maurice Pritchett Academy in Wilmington
Politics & Policy

‘We need to go big’: Redding Consortium votes to consolidate northern New Castle schools districts into one

Advocates for one single consolidated say the less fragmented students are across New Castle County, the greater chance of student success.

2 months ago

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El cierre del Centro Correccional Comunitario Plummer
Courts & Law

‘Un faro para Wilmington’: Ex–presos y políticos instan al estado a reconsiderar el plan de cierre del centro de trabajo y libertad condicional de Plummer

Los defensores de la comunidad dicen que la instalación es fundamental en la transición del encarcelamiento a la libertad para los residentes de Wilmington y sus familias.

2 months ago

La auditora de cuentas de Delaware Lydia York
Urban Planning

Auditoría critica a la junta del Puerto de Wilmington por mala gestión después de que Delaware hundiera más de $200 millones para un futuro proyecto de contenedores

La auditoría es critica acerca de cómo los miembros de la junta del Puerto de Wilmington cumplieron con las leyes de reuniones abiertas y la transparencia pública.

2 months ago

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