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Community

Federal employee caused shooter hoax at New Jersey’s Joint Base MDL to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."

5 days ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania agencies warn of mounting damage as state enters its 4th month of a budget stalemate

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

5 days ago

President Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

5 days ago

McPherson Square Library under construction
PlanPhilly
Community

‘We were roasting’: More than half of Philly’s libraries closed due to air conditioning issues this summer

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.

5 days ago

Listen 1:24
Parent with autism with kids
Health

For some Philly-area parents and autism advocates, Trump’s Tylenol report reveals split on research, treatment efforts

Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.

5 days ago

Listen 1:33
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Politics & Policy

What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

6 days ago

outside Legislative Hall
Courts & Law

‘Somebody’s in trouble’: Legislative committee hearing on Delaware property reassessments probes lack of data sharing and delay in release of tax notices

New Castle County says the prior administration was advised to send out the new property values last summer, not in mid-November.

6 days ago

Listen 1:01
University of Delaware campus
Education

‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations

The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.

6 days ago

Listen 0:43
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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

6 days ago

A sign at the entrance of the base welcomes people driving in.
Community

Joint Base MDL lockdown lifted in New Jersey

Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.

6 days ago

John Thune speaking, with Mike Johnson and JD Vance standing on either side of him during a press conference
Politics & Policy

U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

6 days ago

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Science

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns

Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.

6 days ago

Zierre McManus
Community

‘Beyond anywhere close to acceptable’: 13 years later, another murder at youth sports event in Wilmington’s Eden Park

Three people, including a 14-year-old soccer player, were killed in 2012 during a shootout at Eden Park in the city’s Southbridge section.

6 days ago

Listen 1:58
Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Health

Montgomery County offers free COVID-19, flu vaccines at community clinics

County residents can make an appointment online or walk in to receive their vaccine.

6 days ago

Listen 0:40
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland
Health

Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital head to auction block

Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.

7 days ago

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