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Melanie Harris, Chief Information Officer of the School District of Philadelphia
Education

Philadelphia schools celebrate Computer Science Education Week with an hour of coding

The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula.

5 days ago

A Rube Goldberg machine
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre will revive a Rube Goldberg machine contest this spring

The Philadelphia Contraption Contest went dormant during the pandemic. It took an experimental theater company to bring it back.

5 days ago

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Solar panels in Oregon
Politics & Policy

As Trump administration moves away from solar energy, Philly doubles down with new Abes Run deal

The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.

5 days ago

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Christina Vassallo looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Pew Center names new director and announces $8.6M in arts funding

Christina Vassallo, previously of the Fabric Workshop and Museum, will run the major arts funder for the Philadelphia region.

5 days ago

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two kids dancing
Education

At Washington Avenue Elementary, students and educators lean on the arts to build critical life skills

At Washington Avenue Elementary and schools across the region, arts programs are transforming classrooms and young minds through dance, music and visual arts.

5 days ago

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A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia schools warn of transportation disruption as union leaders say a SEPTA strike is ‘imminent’

In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.

6 days ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist alongside first lady Melania Trump
Community

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday

Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.

6 days ago

Kids carry a banner during El Museo del Barrio's 47th annual Three Kings Day parade in New York
Community

From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture

Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.

6 days ago

The Residents' Memorial tree in Ocean City, New Jersey
Community

Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition

Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.

6 days ago

Marcia Reiver, a ceramic artist in Ardmore, shows off her wares
Community

Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market

This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”

7 days ago

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General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match
Arts & Entertainment

World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe

FIFA revealed matchups for the new round of 32 and other stages.

1 week ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Science

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge?

There currently are no federal regulations for microplastics in public drinking water, and most water providers don’t monitor for these contaminants.

1 week ago

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Lydia York speaking at a podium
Urban Planning

Audit faults Port of Wilmington board for mismanagement after Delaware sinks more than $200M for future container project

The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency.

1 week ago

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A man wearing a sweatshirt with the Local 234 logo on it
Community

‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

1 week ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy

Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.

1 week ago

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