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Ode to George 2 sculpture by Clifford Ward
Arts & Entertainment

Working in isolation for 10 years, Philly artist reveals his army at Grounds for Sculpture

Clifford Ward has quietly crafted two dozen African fantasy warriors. They are the centerpiece of his first exhibition in a decade.

4 days ago

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The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension

Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.

5 days ago

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People stand at the train ticket counter of NJ Transit at Penn Station

Talks aimed at ending NJ Transit rail strike resumed Saturday and will continue Sunday

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri spoke Saturday at Newark’s Broad Street Station, saying the agency is preparing for the workweek commute by “surging” buses to help commuters.

5 days ago

Vials containing samples of forever chemicals, known as PFAS, sit in a tray
Science

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been around for decades and are incredibly useful in household products, but that resilience also makes them hazardous.

5 days ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Community

Bucks sheriff and ICE collaboration is official; legal challenge expected

The ACLU of Pennsylvania plans to file a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of the agreement.

5 days ago

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a person tanning on the Jersey Shore
Community

Heading for the Jersey Shore this summer? Here’s what to know about beach tags

Most beaches along the Jersey Shore require a badge to hit the sand, but there are still some free beaches.

5 days ago

A home in Buena Vista, New Jersey is damaged by fallen trees
Weather
6abc

Tornado touched down in South Jersey during severe storms: NWS

The twister was rated as an EF-0, with max winds of 65 mph to 75 mph.

6 days ago

a sign reads All NJ TRANSIT rail service is suspended due to the engineer strike. Please visit the NJ TRANSIT website for further information.
Community

NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know

Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.

6 days ago

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The Supreme Court of the United States, 2019.
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

The high court had already called a temporary halt to the deportations from a north Texas detention facility in a middle-of-the-night order issued last month.

6 days ago

a sign for Jamison Elementary School
Education

Central Bucks whistleblower, parents speak out on child abuse investigation

School board member Jim Pepper called on U.S. Attorney General David Metcalf to open a criminal investigation into the alleged abuse.

6 days ago

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Vials containing samples of PFAS
Politics & Policy

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.

6 days ago

the outside of Centennial School District's administrative offices
Education
6abc

Residents raise concerns about top candidate for superintendent of Bucks County’s Centennial School District

When Dr. Abram Lucabaugh led the Central Bucks School District, a federal complaint filed by the ACLU accused the district of discriminating against LGBTQ+ students.

6 days ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries

The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.

6 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M

About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.

6 days ago

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Rowhomes in Norristown, Pa.
Urban Planning

Montgomery County clears hurdle for new Norristown homeless shelter

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.

6 days ago

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