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Christiana Hospital entrance
Politics & Policy

Delaware hospital cost review board would be stripped of budget approval authority in proposed settlement

The proposed legal settlement would limit sharing of some salary data. Hospitals would also have longer to comply with spending targets.

3 days ago

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Homes in North Camden, N.J.
Urban Planning

Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing

The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.

3 days ago

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People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Urban Planning

Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

3 days ago

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Rowhouses in Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Delaware state lawmakers hold second hearing into once-in-40-year property reassessments

Kent and Sussex counties received praise for clear communication, while New Castle County was criticized for a lack of transparency.

3 days ago

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Banner of new logo at Philadelphia Art Museum
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has changed its name and its brand

The PMA will now be the more colloquial Philadelphia Art Museum, reflecting an institute embracing its host city.

3 days ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Education

Penn union organizers call Trump demands on higher education a ‘total betrayal of our values’

The White House asked nine universities to make sweeping policy changes to access federal programs like visas and research grants.

3 days ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.

4 days ago

A private security guard stands at the entrance to the Liberty Bell Center, which has been closed to the public since the shutdown of the federal government on Oct. 1.
Politics & Policy

How is the federal shutdown affecting Pennsylvania?

The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.

4 days ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Courts & Law

ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts

The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers.

4 days ago

Zierre McManus
Community

‘Más allá de lo aceptable’: 13 años después, otro asesinato en un evento deportivo juvenil en Eden Park, Wilmington

Tres personas, incluido un jugador de fútbol de 14 años, murieron en 2012 durante un tiroteo en Eden Park, en la zona de Southbridge de la ciudad.

4 days ago

SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Urban Planning

SEPTA inspections cause major delays for Regional Rail users

The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.

4 days ago

John Carney
Politics & Policy

Wilmington extiende el plazo para pago del impuesto de propiedad y anuncia esfuerzo para reevaluar los barrios pobres

Los funcionarios de la ciudad dicen que la carga fiscal recae desproporcionadamente sobre las propiedades residenciales en las zonas de menores ingresos de la ciudad.

4 days ago

A woman holding a baby
Community

Philadelphia families say Philly Joy Bank guaranteed income program provided stability during pregnancy

The program provides $1,000 a month for 18 months to families with low incomes who live in Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion and Nicetown-Tioga.

4 days ago

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Cooper Medical School students
Health

RFK Jr. is demanding medical schools teach nutrition. Drexel and Rowan programs say they’re already doing that

RFK Jr. gave all organizations in charge of medical education standards two weeks to include nutrition in licensing exams and residency requirements.

4 days ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner
Community

Dodgers’ Snell shines as bullpen holds off Phillies’ rally for 4-3 Game 2 win in NLDS

Despite a ninth inning rally, the Phillies lost again to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. The Phillies will face elimination in Game 3 on Wednesday.

5 days ago

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