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Courts & Law

Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns

The U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protections were at the heart of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that upheld what is known as a 'reverse keyword warrant'.

4 days ago

Snow blankets the yard, trees, and roof of a school building in Moorestown, New Jersey
Weather

Photos: Philadelphia and New Jersey transform into a winter wonderland after latest snowstorm

Here’s how the winter storm looked on the ground.

4 days ago

A person is shoveling a sidewalk after massive snowstorm in Moorestown, New Jersey
Weather

Snowfall breaks daily records in Pa., Del. and N.J.

But meteorologists say records for total snowfall during a single snowstorm or winter are unlikely to fall.

4 days ago

Jake Brickle shoveling his driveway in Moorestown, New Jersey, after a huge snowstorm on Feb. 23, 2026
Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Snowfall totals; schools to stay virtual Tuesday; widespread power outages; latest forecast

Parts of Philadelphia have already seen over 12 inches of snow. Here’s everything you need to know.

4 days ago

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Community

Nation’s oldest hospital in Philadelphia will turn its original building into a museum to mark America’s 250th birthday

Pennsylvania Hospital, founded in 1751, treated patients in the Pine Building. The museum will feature the original surgical theater and other exhibits.

4 days ago

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Urban Planning

Delaware legal aid groups request $3.2M to fund low-income eviction prevention program

The program started in November 2023. The majority of the cases were for clients who were below the federal poverty level.

4 days ago

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Community

Philadelphia’s Chinatown brought ‘big fire energy’ to Lunar New Year Parade just hours ahead of forecasted blizzard

Before the rain turned to snow Sunday, thousands packed Philly’s Chinatown for the parade celebrating the Year of the Horse.

5 days ago

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Politics & Policy

Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls

The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.

5 days ago

Construction workers working on the Hudson River rail tunnel project
Urban Planning

Work resumes on the Hudson River rail tunnel project, but NJ Transit delays continue

A thousand workers are expected to be back on the job after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars to fund construction.

5 days ago

A resident uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
Weather

Philadelphia storm updates: Snow emergency in effect amid rare blizzard warning; latest forecast

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are gearing up for significant snowfall from Sunday through Monday, along with powerful winds. Here’s everything you need to know.

6 days ago

Quakertown police officers are seen Friday morning in this image taken from video arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Courts & Law

Bucks DA investigating Quakertown police after violent confrontation with students protesting ICE

Videos show officers confronting student protesters in the Pennsylvania town, which the Bucks NAACP said “raised serious questions.”

6 days ago

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File photo: A few pedestrians are seen walking in the heavy snow and wind in Hoboken, N.J., Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Weather

Blizzard warnings issued for New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast

The weather service said the storm could arrive quietly on Sunday with rainfall in some places before worsening.

6 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Historic Philadelphia expands Revolutionary War performers for America’s 250th celebrations

Historic Philadelphia has hired more performers to populate Old City for the semiquincentennial.

6 days ago

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Education

Philly education summit marks 20 years of Black history in public schools

The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.

6 days ago

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The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Courts & Law

‘It’s a good day’: Philadelphia business leaders, legislators celebrate Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariff authority

Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joined Democrats in applauding the decision.

7 days ago

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