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Courts & Law

Philly sues Ziploc’s and bread brands’ parent companies over ‘misleading’ recycling symbols

The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.

3 days ago

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Temporary art studio residency
Arts & Entertainment

How Delaware’s ‘King of Transit’ turned a lifelong love of buses into an art exhibit

Geraldo Gonzalez’s exhibit showcases 11 art pieces that capture the charm, history and culture of public transportation.

3 days ago

a baby Atlantic sturgeon
Politics & Policy

EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River

Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.

3 days ago

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Several horses near the fence of a penned-in area
Community

After nearly 30 years of dreaming, a $15M state-of-the-art equestrian arena opens in Philly’s Fairmount Park

The McCausland Arena at the Chamounix Equestrian Center was built by the youth development organization Work to Ride.

4 days ago

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Community

WHYY wins Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for Arts and Interview programs

Programs featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and dancer Angel Corella earned top industry honors.

4 days ago

John Burzichelli looks on
Politics & Policy

With NJ PBS ceasing operations, a lawmaker pushes for a possible rescue plan for public television in the Garden State

State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.

4 days ago

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Courts & Law

Uncertainty looms over New Castle County property tax bills, pending outcome of lawsuit over rates

New Castle County landlords claim a new law allowing school districts to raise tax rates on commercial properties will cause them irreparable harm.

4 days ago

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Yellow school bus in fishtown
Education

Districts around the U.S. are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Major school systems including Philadelphia, Boston, Houston and Norfolk, Virginia, are considering shuttering schools.

4 days ago

An officer stands behind a Dallas Police Department car in the middle of the street
Courts & Law

1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says

Authorities say the shooter opened fire from a roof. The man killed one detainee and wounded two others in a transport van before taking his own life.

4 days ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday
Courts & Law

Chester County man charged with human trafficking for allegedly forcing immigrant girls to work on mushroom farm

Prosecutors say Ramiro Caal Jolomna coerced the teenage girls to work 16-hour days, seven days a week, under threat of deportation or punishment.

4 days ago

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Delaware Governor Matt Meyers at podium
Community

WHYY debuts ‘Ask Gov. Meyer’ radio show featuring questions from Delaware residents

Delaware residents can submit questions online ahead of time or call in during the program.

4 days ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

To ease Philly’s housing crunch, Mayor Parker wants a tax exemption for developers building affordable rentals

The measure, now moving through Philadelphia City Council, would exclude certain subsidized rental developments.

4 days ago

Banned Books Week display at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library
Education

Delaware bans book bans based on author’s background or partisan, ideological or religious objections

The new law creates a statewide process that school boards and communities must follow when someone wants books taken off library shelves.

4 days ago

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Community

NJ PBS, New Jersey’s only dedicated public television channel, will cease operations in the Garden State next summer

After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.

5 days ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen in a file photo.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police launch campaign to stop ‘high-tech’ carjackings

Police say more criminals are targeting vehicles using keyless entry or key fobs.

5 days ago

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