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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Bellwether for the city’: Housing advocates say luxury townhomes in South Philly violate legal agreement

The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.

1 year ago

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New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parke
Community

Eagles agree on a 1-year deal with wide receiver DeVante Parker

Parker will join an all-star cast on offense in Philadelphia that features new running back Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert.

1 year ago

Maya van Rossum yelling from the crowd at the meeting
Community

Cheers and jeers: Environmentalists clash with Gov. Shapiro at hydrogen energy meeting in Northeast Philly

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.

1 year ago

Listen 1:48
A polling place at Moorestown Township Town Hall in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2024 primary election

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

1 year ago

Evidence markers are seen following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia
Courts & Law
6abc

Police retract statement saying 4th suspect in custody for Philly mass shooting; remains at large

Police say they are still working to see if the bus stop shooting is connected to the killing of an Imhotep Charter High School student, 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor.

1 year ago

Marijuana in jars on a shelf
Politics & Policy

Delaware weed stores will have the chance to offer ‘deli-style’ sales

The state’s proposed regulations only allow for pre-packaged buds, but the marijuana commissioner says dispensaries can seek a variance.

1 year ago

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Hospital building entrance
Health

Nemours Children’s Health opens specialty care, ambulatory surgical center in Malvern

The 43,000-square-foot facility in Chester County will offer 18 medical and outpatient surgical specialties for children.

1 year ago

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Hearing inside the State House
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers fast track bill that could restrict records access under open records law

The bill prohibits the disclosure of any records to data brokers, or commercial interests that collect and sell information provided by government agencies.

1 year ago

Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the primary candidates for auditor general

The auditor general monitors how public dollars are spent, to catch fraud and graft if they occur.

1 year ago

FILE - Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif.  Scott publicized some $2.1 billion that she's made in charitable donations since November 2022, in a post Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, on her website Yield Giving.(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Money

A West Philly ‘career matchmaker’ nonprofit gets a $4M surprise

The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative didn’t apply for a grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott of Amazon fame — her team discovered it.

1 year ago

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Haverford Township building
Urban Planning

Haverford Township conducts study to make ‘Safe Streets for All’ a reality

With aging streets and an influx of vehicles, Haverford Township officials and a consultant are conducting a study to make roadways safer for everyone.

1 year ago

Listen 1:01
A rain-filled street
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT to repair potholes on dozens of roads in the week ahead

The agency released a list of more than 50 state roads where crews will be working.

1 year ago

File photo: In this April 10, 2013, file photo, a stag arms AR-15 rifle with 30 round, left, and 10 round magazines is displayed in New Britain, Conn. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Courts & Law

Delaware fights challenge to assault weapons, large-capacity magazine bans in appeals court

The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia is weighing whether to grant requests by gun rights advocates to bar Delaware laws they argue are unconstitutional.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel
Courts & Law

Two 18-year-olds charged in mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop

Two people have been arrested and charged in last week’s mass shooting that hurt eight Northeast High School students at a SEPTA bus stop.

1 year ago

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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (left) and New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff.
Community

Eagles land Barkley and Huff in a stunning $180 million spending spree to start NFL free agency

Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26 million guaranteed and $37.75 million overall, while Huff is getting a three-year deal for $51 million.

1 year ago

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