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Dr. Melanie Pellecchia poses for a photo
Health

UPenn study helps caregiver coaches extend autism care beyond therapy sessions

AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines.

1 year ago

File photo: Temple wide receiver Zae Baines (80) runs with the ball after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Annapolis, Md.  Thanks to a new law passed by Philadelphia City Council, the city could partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate and monetize NIL deals, with free legal and financial advice. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council passes law to help student athletes navigate financial deals

The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.

1 year ago

Mika'il Stewart-Saadiq, BMLC project manager, speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Group representing Black Muslims wants to be heard nationally

The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.

1 year ago

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wind turbines
Community

Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost

Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.

1 year ago

Adam Fisher on the sideline during a game
Community

Temple reviewing reports of unusual wagering activity ahead of men’s basketball loss to UAB

The betting line for Thursday night's game between Temple and UAB surged from the Blazers opening as a two-point favorite to reaching as high as eight points.

1 year ago

Moms Demand Action group in red shirts take a selfie with lawmakers
Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves permit, training requirements for handgun purchases after contentious debate

"Permit-to-purchase laws work,” said Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown. “States with permit laws have 25% lower gun homicide rates, 50% lower gun suicide rates.”

1 year ago

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President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday March 7, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Biden calls out ‘shrinkflation’ as part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, of Pa., introduced the bill that would order the FTC to treat shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive practice.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event
Politics & Policy
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President Biden, first lady in Philadelphia Friday for Delaware County campaign event

This is Biden's third visit to the Philadelphia area this year and the battle for Pennsylvania voters is only just beginning to heat up.

1 year ago

A group of vintage clocks
Health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.

1 year ago

Matt Platkin speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

New Jersey sees spike in incidents of bias in 2023

The number of incidents recorded is the highest the state has seen since record keeping began about 30 years ago.

1 year ago

Police officer at a crime scene
Courts & Law

Transit crime is back as a top concern in Philly and other U.S. cities, and political leaders have taken notice

The Pa. legislature created a special prosecutor to go after crimes committed in the transit system, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker promised to beef up police patrols.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address
Politics & Policy

Union jobs, crime and Palestine: Philly Dems respond to Biden’s State of the Union

For some Philly voters, Biden made a compelling case for reelection.

1 year ago

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Katherine Gilmore Richardson poses for a photo in City Hall
Education

Pa. borrowers receive $45.1 million in student loan forgiveness under Biden administration’s SAVE plan

Philadelphia City Councilmember-At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson said that the SAVE plan effectively wiped out her remaining student debt in October.

1 year ago

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Composer Steven Mackey and guitarist Jiji Kim
Arts & Entertainment

A whisper to a scream: ‘Aluminum Flowers’ plays out the guitar’s history

The world premiere by Curtis composer Steven Mackey samples the development of guitar sounds over hundreds of years.

1 year ago

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The exterior of the Be a Gem Crossing apartment building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly

Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.

1 year ago

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