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An aerial view of the 80 MW solar field in Adams County.
PlanPhilly
Science

After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings

A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.

1 year ago

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Howard Holland
Community

8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden

Since the escape and manhunt of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, Howard Holland has been tasked with improving prison safety and community connections.

1 year ago

Two Princeton High students and a teacher with their award
Science

Princeton and Brandywine high schools win nationwide STEM competition

The schools earned $100,000 grand prizes for their innovations.

1 year ago

land-based wind turbines in Atlantic City
Science

New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone at a table
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute

Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.

1 year ago

Trump in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

The court won't tolerate "willful violations of its lawful orders and that if necessary and appropriate under the circumstances, it will impose an incarceratory punishment."

1 year ago

a hallway at the Honickman Center with a colorful and calming wall
Health

How Jefferson Health’s Honickman Center became a blueprint for an inclusive, neurodiverse environment

The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.

1 year ago

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A Tyson Foods chicken product
Community

Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

1 year ago

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Matías Tarnopolsky, Leslie Patterson-Tyler and Youma Diabira
Education

Citizens Bank and UNCF team up to award $50,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors

The "Citizens Helping Citizens" scholarship will award $50,000 to students, including those from low-income and underrepresented communities.

1 year ago

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A box of bell peppers sitting on a table
Community

A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities

Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.

1 year ago

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit
Community

Union asks judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos

Local 54 of the Unite Here union says many of its 10,000 workers could lose their jobs and the means to support their families if smoking were banned.

1 year ago

Joyce Wilkerson
Education

Philadelphia City Council sends school board choice back to mayor, who appoints her anyway

Joyce Wilkerson, considered a controversial pick over her stance on charter schools, was praised by Mayor Parker as a “laudable steward.”

1 year ago

SEPTA bus crossing an intersection.
Urban Planning

SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month

“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Community

Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says

Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who would continue with the network as a college football analyst.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner
Community

Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024

District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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