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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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

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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.

4 days ago

an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Urban Planning

New Jersey finalizes higher elevation standards for the shore

The new rules require development in coastal flood zones to be elevated 4 feet higher to account for future sea level rise.

4 days ago

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outside Legislative Hall
Education

‘Better outcomes’: Commission updates Delaware lawmakers on revamped school funding formula that targets more money to high-needs students

The revamped school funding formula targets more money to students with higher needs to achieve better academic outcomes.

4 days ago

North Philadelphia’s Logan Triangle once held about 1,000 homes that were demolished in the 1980s. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Triangle, infamous for sinking homes, could soon become a place that builds them

As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.

4 days ago

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A room with 2 beds by the window in the shelter.
Community

West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’

The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.

4 days ago

outside Penrose Elementary School
Community
6abc

Missing 10-year-old from Philadelphia found safe in Upper Chichester, Pa.

Police earlier said the child went missing after being dropped off at Penrose Elementary School and was last seen in the cafeteria.

4 days ago

Satya Kokonda, estudiante de segundo año en la Charter School of Wilmington
Education

La organización sin fines de lucro fundada por una estudiante de Delaware crece de 300 a casi 58,000 usuarios, ampliando el acceso gratuito a la educación STEM a nivel mundial.

Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.

4 days ago

Cannabis expuesto en una tienda
Politics & Policy

Un proyecto de ley en Delaware despenalizaría el consumo de marihuana en público.

Fumar marihuana en público puede conllevar una acusación penal y hasta cinco días de prisión. La propuesta lo convertiría en una infracción civil sancionable con una multa.

4 days ago

Advocates and community members hold a vigil outside of Norristown Municipal Hall condemning ICE's actions in Montgomery County.
Politics & Policy

As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers over police coordination: ‘This community is under siege’

Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here."

4 days ago

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The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Republicans are once again the minority party in the Legislature, but they’re hoping to have a meaningful seat at the table

A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.

5 days ago

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