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Multiple city officials at press conference
Courts & Law

Foster mother charged with murder in death of missing West Philadelphia girl

Malayshia Allford had been missing for more than a week before authorities found her body in the trunk of a car in Camden County.

1 week ago

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Delaware state Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown smiles
Politics & Policy

Delaware House speaker keeps her gavel despite leadership challenge

House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown is the first Black woman and the second woman to serve in the role.

1 week ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the governor's residence in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
Politics & Policy

The 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout

Voters still processing the midterms may not welcome an immediate pivot to 2028. But for would-be candidates, there is real urgency to move toward a White House bid.

1 week ago

Mazzi Ingram looks on
Science

Award-winning Women in Natural Sciences program spins off from Academy of Natural Sciences and Drexel

The program led to a 100% high school graduation rate and more than 96% college attendance for Philadelphia students.

1 week ago

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The Delaware Legislative Hall building
Politics & Policy

‘We can have the lives that we deserve’: Delaware Democrats earn legislative supermajorities running on quality-of-life issues

Democrats in the state House flipped three seats formerly held by Republicans throughout the state, including in typically red areas.

1 week ago

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pieces on display at the craft show
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Contemporary Craft Show turned 50 by keeping it fresh

The juried craft show is one of the most prestigious in the country.

1 week ago

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Chelsea Roberts playing piano
Education

How music helps students at Performing Arts Academy in Mercer County succeed academically

Students at Hopewell Valley Central High School studying music have better focus and get better grades than many of their peers, school officials say.

1 week ago

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the Peoplehood Parade marching
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Rent’ and ‘Grease’ on stage, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and race up the ‘Rocky’ steps in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Nov. 5–8: Delaware Antiques Show, Spiral Q Peoplehood Parade in West Philly and a festival celebrating chicken wings in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 week ago

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Bonnie Eldredge points to a Shapiro button she's wearing
Politics & Policy

There are no more Republicans representing Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania’s legislature

Democrats achieved their trifecta in Harrisburg thanks in part to a historic breakthrough in Philadelphia’s suburbs.

1 week ago

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Josh Shapiro greeting supporters on election night
Politics & Policy

A ‘trifecta’: Pennsylvania Democrats preview policy plans after winning control in Harrisburg

A $15 minimum wage, public transit funding and legalized recreational marijuana may be on the table in 2027 after voters reject Republicans.

1 week ago

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a sign reads SUSSEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Politics & Policy

Historically red Sussex County, Delaware, votes Democratic for first time since 2012

Sussex County has long been considered Delaware’s conservative stronghold, but the 2026 midterm election shows a strong shift, especially amid a growing population.

1 week ago

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Rendering of Harrison Plaza redevelopmen
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PHA plans 50 new senior apartments in North Philly as larger redevelopment stalls

Funding uncertainty has left the broader vision of completely transforming the 1950s-era Harrison Plaza development without a timeline.

1 week ago

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Drexel University
Education

Drexel University halts all student events involving alcohol following fraternity suspensions

This comes after Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternities were placed under interim suspension earlier this week for hazing allegations.

1 week ago

A voter outreach table organized by Penn Leads the Vote encourages students
Politics & Policy

Young Pa. voters weigh in on the issues that brought them to the polls

Pennsylvania college students shared why they voted, which issues matter most to them and the challenges they faced navigating the midterm election.

1 week ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Central Bucks South High School on Election Day in Warrington, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Democrats win majority in Pa. state Senate, achieving elusive ‘trifecta’ in Harrisburg

A $15 minimum wage, public transit funding and legalized recreational marijuana may be on the table in 2027 after a blue wave in the midterms.

1 week ago

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