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Nikil Saval posing for a photo in a coffeeshop with the book 'Ulysses'
Arts & Entertainment

Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday

After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.

1 year ago

A man is holding his baby boy in his arms.
Community

‘Fathers are a brotherhood’: A Philly mentor program doesn’t want dads to learn fatherhood alone

Focus on Fathers was established in 2001 to help new dads transition to fatherhood. Since then, the program has served over 250 fathers.

1 year ago

two people with a shovel at the groundbreaking
Community

Haddonfield unveils two markers commemorating the borough’s Black experience

The markers are the first ones recognizing the borough’s Black history since its founding in 1713.

1 year ago

A closeup photo of the bas-relief portrait of William Thaddeus Coleman Jr.
Community

Civil rights lawyer William T. Coleman honored among the founding fathers

A bas-relief sculpture of the major civil rights lawyer represents the man who shaped modern Constitutional law.

1 year ago

Philly DA Larry Kranser
Courts & Law

Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over SEPTA crimes from Philly DA Larry Krasner

A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly violates the state Constitution.

1 year ago

2 people walking on the street passed a sign that says 'Obamacare'
Politics & Policy

On health policy, Biden and Trump both have records to run on — and stark contrasts

The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?

1 year ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.

1 year ago

bump stock
Courts & Law

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 Vegas massacre

The high court found 6-3 the Trump administration did not follow federal law when it banned bump stocks after a gunman in Las Vegas attacked a country music festival in 2017.

1 year ago

A SEPTA train on the Market Frankford line approaches Center City
Weather

Code Orange declared for Philly, suburbs due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

1 year ago

the food pantry inside Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard
Community

‘Crisis point’: Montco launches council to address growing food insecurity

The Montco Anti-Hunger Network reported a 60% increase in food pantry visits in 2023.

1 year ago

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Narcan nasal spray held in open palms
Health

Black Pennsylvanians are 50% less likely to receive naloxone, despite soaring overdose deaths, new study finds

Cultural, systemic and historical factors have converged to create the perfect storm when it comes to Black overdose deaths.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
President Joe Biden
Courts & Law

President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

The president says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.

1 year ago

Dancers and musicians on the street during a parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride in the Park and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 13–16: Juneteenth in Philly, North by Shore in N.J. and a Marvin Hamlisch tribute in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Politics & Policy

‘It’s been a tumultuous two years’: Upper Darby’s dispute over final pandemic recovery funds

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

1 year ago

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A rendering of the upcoming health center
Health

New Northeast Philadelphia city health center project clears last regulatory hurdle, slated for 2025 construction

Northeast Philadelphia residents and lawmakers say the area has become a health care desert, with few affordable and low-cost options.

1 year ago

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