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 Pope Francis blows a candle on a birthday cake he was presented by a group of youths of the Catholic Action he received during a private audience at the Vatican Thursday. Pope Francis entered his 80th year on Thursday amid hopes among his critics that it will be his last — at least as pope. (L'Osservatore Romano/pool photo via AP)

Pope mentions retirement, but Chaput expects him to be around ‘a long time’

Pope Francis turned 79 this week and even chatted with one reporter about retiring in a few years. But one Catholic official said ...

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One of the living floral displays includes an 18-foot Douglas fir. (Image courtesy of Longwood Gardens)
Philly Parenting

Embrace (or escape) the holidays: 5 weekend events for the family

Whether you want to embrace or escape he holidays, our weekend ideas have you covered. ...

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 Thomas Jefferson University in Center City will merge with Philadelphia University in East Falls. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

New year will bring more details on Jefferson, Philadelphia U merger

Thomas Jefferson University is a 190-year-old medical school that is trying to function more like a startup. Philadelphia University, mea ...

10 years ago

Obama commutes sentences of 6 nonviolent Pa. offenders

President Barack Obama is commuting the sentences of six nonviolent drug offenders in Pennsylvania. They are among 95 offenders wh ...

10 years ago

 Left: New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo urges approval of the amendment to allow two casinos in North Jersey.  Right: Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi questions the need for quick action on the amendments. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)

What’s next for casino referendum, Atlantic City aid package

Projects that will have a huge impact on Atlantic City are moving through the New Jersey Legislature, including plans for an expansion of ...

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 Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is confident he has the votes in the state House to pass a tax package that could be the key to ending the state's five-and-a-half-month budget impasse. (AP file)

Wolf says tax plan can pass Pa. House; vote scheduled Saturday

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s office said it has the votes in the state House to pass a tax package that could be the key to ending ...

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 Shoppers are expected to be out in force Saturday, traditionally one of the the busiest days of the year. (AP file)

Last-minute shoppers are ready to charge

There’s not much time left to finish your Christmas shopping.   Many people have already wrapped up. But some wa ...

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 Donald Trump is shown at the Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee on Nov. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Poll: Americans disagree with Trump on banning Muslim immigration

Donald Trump’s image nationwide has slightly improved since Dec. 8 — the day after his statement about temporarily banning Muslim ...

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Princeton University is now taking comments on Woodrow Wilson’s legacy

Less than a month after a group of students staged a 32-hour sit-in at Princeton University, the school has launched ...

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 New Jersey Assemblyman John McKeon is one of four state lawmakers proposing longer prison terms for possession of  heroin or fentanyl. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)

First step toward NJ redistricting overhaul passes muster

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment that would overhaul the legislative redistricting process. At leas ...

10 years ago

New Year’s Eve guide for the Jersey Shore

Atlantic City’s New Year Eve celebrations will burst into 2016 with fireworks and thousands of popping corks. Tropicana will ...

10 years ago

96-year-old doctor retiring after more than 60-year career

A 96-year-old Pennsylvania doctor is hanging up his stethoscope after more than 60 years of practice. Dr. Raymond Grandon tells ...

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 James Carraghan, a graduate student at Kutztown University, said he felt anxiety renting an apartment in Kutztown. Like most municipalities in Pennsylvania, Kutztown does not have an anti-discrimination law for people who identify as LGBT. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads

In case you missed it:This week’s good reads about Pennsylvania cities

The Keystone Crossroads housing series has a few additions and keeps expanding. The ...

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 James Carraghan, a graduate student at Kutztown University, said he felt anxiety renting an apartment in Kutztown. Like most municipalities in Pennsylvania, Kutztown does not have an anti-discrimination law for people who identify as LGBT. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads

In case you missed it:This week’s good reads about Pennsylvania cities

The Keystone Crossroads housing series has a few additions and keeps expanding. The ...

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Supporters of Kathryn Knott hustle her from the courthouse after she was convicted of assault for her role in the beating of a gay couple in Center City.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Knott found guilty of assault in Center City gay beating case [updated]

Kathryn Knott could face jail time after a jury of eight women and four men convicted her of simple assault, two counts of reckless endan ...

10 years ago

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