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A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

4 days ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts to Medicaid

The governor said cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania.

4 days ago

Mayor Ras Baraka arrives to speak to supporters and media after a court appearance in Newark
Courts & Law

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says officials fingerprinting him second time tried to ‘humiliate’ him

The New Jersey mayor appeared in federal court for a trespassing charge stemming from his arrest at an immigration detention center last week.

4 days ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Italian Market Fest, Japanese Breakfast, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 days ago

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New Jersey Democratic primary candidates for governor at a debate
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: These 6 candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for governor

Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

4 days ago

A view of the Brandywine Building
Politics & Policy

Why is Delaware pursuing a $3M lease for the Department of Justice from Wilmington’s most prominent developer?

Attorney General Kathy Jennings says she abandoned the idea she championed last year, but the money remains in the state’s proposed budget.

4 days ago

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Community

Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

4 days ago

Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

4 days ago

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Rue Landau looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

5 days ago

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Rick Tocchet speaks during his induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

5 days ago

A cannibis plant
Politics & Policy

Pa. recreational marijuana bill goes up in smoke after being rejected by state Senate committee

Democrat Lisa Boscola, of the Lehigh Valley, joined 6 Republicans in voting 'no' on the measure, which passed the state house last week.

5 days ago

Kellogg's Front Loops on a shelf
Health

Legislation banning petroleum additive in school meals headed to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer

Studies have suggested that Red 40 can cause neurobehavioral problems in some children. But some experts say more research is needed.

5 days ago

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Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Courts & Law

Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members

Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.

5 days ago

police car lights flashing
Courts & Law
6abc

Teen escapes after allegedly being held captive for years and sexually abused in South Jersey home

The victim, now 18, said Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, had been abusing her since around 2018 in their Gloucester Township home. The couple was arrested Sunday.

5 days ago

Donald Trump sits in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

What’s in Trump’s big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

Republicans are moving to advance a bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding. They have labeled the legislation “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."

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