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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home

Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.

1 year ago

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someone filling out a ballot
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline

After the 2022 election, more than 100 recount petitions were filed around Pennsylvania, delaying certification. Could that happen again in 2024?

1 year ago

Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

‘Dark money’ groups would be forced to disclose how they spend on Pa.’s elections under advancing bill

Two bills would make changes to Pa.’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, which put no limit on the amount of money donors can give candidates or political committees.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Unauditable’: Delaware auditor says outdated systems make it impossible to verify $390 million in unemployment fund

Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.

1 year ago

Side by side photos of Ryan Bizzarro; Stacy Garrity; Erin McClelland
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the primary candidates for treasurer

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican appearing on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.

1 year ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) cannot get a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) and Kawhi Leonard (2) as time expires in their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers’ Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr.

1 year ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Urban Planning
6abc

The PPA is cracking down on sidewalk parking in Philadelphia

The parking authority will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.

1 year ago

mail ballots getting processed.
Politics & Policy

‘Undated’ Pa. mail ballots don’t count, appeals court rules

The technical mandate caused thousands of votes to be declared invalid in the 2022 election.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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A caregiver works with children
Community

With Delaware’s child care system ‘in crisis,’ Gov. Carney proposes new cash infusion to assist low-income families

A top official acknowledges Delaware has “traditionally underfunded” child care in a state where K-12 students struggle with academic proficiency.

1 year ago

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Ryan Williams, with the Utah Drivers License Division, displayes his cell phone with a pilot version of the state's mobile ID on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in West Valley City, Utah.
Politics & Policy

Mobile driver’s licenses could soon be coming to N.J.

A bill is working its way through the N.J. legislature that would allow a license to be carried on a cellphone, tablet, or any device with internet capability.

1 year ago

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Health

Beyond the scope: Temple Health providers aim to increase access and awareness of colon cancer screening options

Fecal immunochemical tests, or FIT, are stool-based screenings that can be used at home to detect early signs of colorectal cancer.

1 year ago

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A young girl holding up her favorite book
Education

A Trenton nonprofit is helping elementary school students improve their reading skills

The Community Schools Reading Intervention program was developed by elementary school officials and Mercer Street Friends during the pandemic.

1 year ago

Joe Lieberman
Politics & Policy

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.

1 year ago

old photos of David McCormick as a high school wrestler
Politics & Policy

Wrestle mania: McCormick launches first campaign ad in Pa. Senate race featuring high school sports success

McCormick is going big early in what may be the most expensive Senate race of 2024 as Democrats face a tough path to keeping the upper chamber.

1 year ago

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