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A group of children playing in the snow on sleds
Weather

N.J. expects up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Department of Transportation officials say the state is ‘absolutely ready’

An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.

5 days ago

Listen 1:05
Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech

Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.

5 days ago

Listen 1:13
US President Donald Trump holds up a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to N.J., Del., other Democratic states

The administration says in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that the purpose is to “facilitate efforts to reduce the improper and fraudulent use of those funds.”

5 days ago

Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court rules Chester does not have unilateral power to seize Chester Water Authority

The Chester Water Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems, serving approximately 200,000 across Chester and Delaware counties.

5 days ago

Kristen Shepherd
Education

PAFA selects Kristen Shepherd as new president and CEO, looks to lead institution ‘as a force’ in American art

With more than 25 years of experience in the arts leadership sector, Shepherd will take the reins of the nation’s oldest art museum starting on Feb. 9.

5 days ago

Listen 0:51
Mayor Cherelle Parker signs bond ordinance
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council vote unlocks $800M for housing, shifting more aid to lowest-income residents

The legislative hurdle was cleared after intense pressure from Mayor Cherelle Parker opposing the changes to the H.O.M.E initiative's first phase.

5 days ago

Listen 1:06
The entrance to a school building
Education

Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies

The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.

5 days ago

Listen 0:57
the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education
6abc

20 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan

All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.

5 days ago

A sign for Villanova University
Community
6abc

Villanova University closed due to threat at academic building; students no longer need to be indoors

The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.

5 days ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Politics & Policy

Watch: Del. Gov. Matt Meyer outlines policy priorities in State of the State

Meyer will present his priorities for 2026 as he delivers his second annual State of the State address to the General Assembly in Dover.

5 days ago

Dogs enjoy a walk in the snow in Moorestown, N.J.
Weather

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold.

5 days ago

A rose being tattooed onto a hand
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Tattoo Festival, ‘Clue’ on stage and a Beyoncé dance party for kids in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 22–25: A Pink Floyd tribute in Delaware, a Noah Davis exhibit at PMA and Wailers Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

5 days ago

Listen 5:29
The town square in Georgetown, Delaware
Community

How services, housing gaps and policy made Georgetown, Delaware a focal point for homelessness

A new study sheds light on why homelessness is concentrated in Sussex County’s Georgetown and what leaders say is needed to address it.

5 days ago

Listen 1:40
a child plays with a toy
Health

CHOP to expand early autism intervention care with new partnership and locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

5 days ago

Listen 0:59
The statue of Rocky Balboa which sits in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is covered in a little snow after a winter storm.
Weather

The Philly area is bracing for a winter storm with up to 18 inches of snow possible. Here’s what to know

A major winter storm is likely to hit the region this weekend, bringing anywhere from 8 to 18 inches of snow.

6 days ago

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