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Rowhouses in Wilmington on a street.
Politics & Policy

‘Our city is struggling’: Wilmington City Council members unveil affordability agenda to help residents deal with rising costs

Their plan to address the city's housing and poverty issues includes tackling high rents, water bill shutoffs and property reassessment errors.

2 days ago

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Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declines to codify Immigrant Trust Directive

The directive, established in 2018, survived legal challenges. Murphy feared codifying it would not have the same chances in court.

2 days ago

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New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor amid promises to fight for affordability and stand up to Trump

During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.

3 days ago

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Rental homes in Reading, Pennsylvania
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations

The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

3 days ago

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A fourth grader sits at a desk with a letter about wetland protections at Joseph M. McVey Elementary School in Newark, Delaware
Science

These Newark, Delaware 4th graders are lobbying for wetland protections

The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.

3 days ago

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Robert Metzger (left) and his son, Alec
Health

As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

3 days ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill smiles before the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Urban Planning

Mikie Sherrill wants to convert New Jersey’s underused office parks and strip malls to affordable homes

Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.

3 days ago

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People walk down the sidewalk at Chelten Ave. and Greene St. in Germantown
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’

With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.

3 days ago

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Hundreds of protesters gather outside the Philadelphia Immigration Court at 9th and Market streets to call for an end to raids by ICE agents.
Politics & Policy

‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths

"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."

3 days ago

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A volunteer helps clean up the 52nd Street overpass in West Fairmount Park in Philadephia
Community

In Fairmount Park, volunteers spend MLK Day tackling invasive species

Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.

3 days ago

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Jovian Patterson standing next to a raised bed filled with greens
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Strawberries to collard greens’: The Original American Foundation grows free food in Kingsessing

Founders of the Original American Foundation say their goals are to lower food costs for neighbors and prevent gentrification.

4 days ago

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A drone tethered to a truck hovers near the U.S. Capitol
Courts & Law

Camden balances surveillance and public safety while leaning heavily on drone technology

As Camden County Police expand drone programs, surveillance in New Jersey is becoming more common.

4 days ago

Arleen Olshan next to paintings
Arts & Entertainment

William Way Center exhibits LGBTQ memorial portraits by Arleen Olshan

A co-founder of the William Way Center, Olshan coordinated its first art exhibition 50 years ago. She now portrays people she has lost.

4 days ago

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Two people smile as they talk over dinner at a restaurant
Community

Center City District Restaurant Week returns to Philadelphia

More than 120 restaurants across Philadelphia’s downtown area will offer discounted, prix-fixe menus during the annual winter dining promotion.

4 days ago

Two scientists in the lab at Temple University
Science

Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method

Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.

5 days ago

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