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Community

On Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Philadelphians discuss the future of American politics and King’s legacy

With Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching on MLK holiday, dozens of Philadelphians gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the current political moment.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

David Lynch has died. His cerebral filmmaking vision was shaped by Philadelphia

The surrealist who made “Twin Peaks,” “Blue Velvet” and “Lost Highway” got his start as a painter at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

1 year ago

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Community

Pottstown homeless shelter plans inch closer to finalization

If the 45-bed homeless shelter gets the approval of the planning commission, Pottstown Borough Council would have the last say.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

SEPTA: Major crimes saw significant drop on Philly’s transit system in 2024

The transit agency has added more people on its police force and worked to keep people from using their vehicles as a home.

1 year ago

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Community

A harbinger of warmer days, Philly Flower Show unveils ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’ theme

Organizers designed this year’s show to help propel visitors through winter with flowers and other outdoor-themed indoor displays.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.

1 year ago

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Education
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N.J. Gov. Murphy calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school

Cell phones are currently banned in Cherry Hill schools.

1 year ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

MLK Day of Service, Ben Franklin’s birthday party and ‘Delco: The Movie’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

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Money

A plan is moving forward in N.J. to let homeowners save tens of thousands of dollars on their mortgages

A New Jersey legislator wants to allow homeowners to make smaller, biweekly mortgage payments. She said it can save them tens of thousands of dollars.

1 year ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: One Philly designer knits nature and fashion for sustainability

NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

2 Philadelphia men plead guilty to killing SWAT officer in 2020 as police served murder warrant

Authorities say Elliott fired a dozen shots through a bedroom wall, striking O'Connor as he climbed an interior staircase.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in U.S. threatens future of democracy

The speech Wednesday night capped not just Biden’s presidency but his five decades in politics.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Calder Gardens on schedule for September 2025 opening on the Parkway

The cultural center dedicated to the artist of aerial mobiles has hired its first leadership position, Director of Programs Juana Berrío.

1 year ago

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Education

‘Let’s go to war’: Wilmington officials propose educational advocacy office to improve student outcomes

City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.

1 year ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

N.J. Republicans and Democrats argue about spending, quality of life after Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address

N.J. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over state spending, with the race for governor about to start heating up.

1 year ago

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