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Person of interest in custody after woman, 1-year-old stabbed in Center City: Police

Officers said in a press conference on Saturday that both attacks seem to be completely random.

2 years ago

Sign on a border wall
Politics & Policy

U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico

The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.

2 years ago

Joe Biden addressing the room
Politics & Policy

White House forum showcases federal dollars working in Delaware

President Biden addressed the Delaware delegation at the beginning of the event in what White House personnel said was a surprise visit.

2 years ago

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Kids playing in the pool
Community

Last chance for Philly lifeguards to earn a bonus and help all pools open this summer

Workers who want to keep an eye on swimmers at Philly pools this summer must register by mid-April to qualify for a $1000 bonus.

2 years ago

Color image of a gavel in a courtroom.
Courts & Law

Breastfeeding mothers in New Jersey could soon be exempt from jury duty

Under current state law, breastfeeding is not allowed in a jury setting.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A former Harrowgate textile mill gets new life as an apartment building

Collins Lofts is the third redevelopment Odin Properties has completed in the North Philly neighborhood.

2 years ago

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Community

Sixers legend Allen Iverson honored with statue outside of team practice facility in Camden

The former MVP and 11-time NBA All-Star will forever be featured performing his signature crossover outside of the practice facility.

2 years ago

Robert MacNeil
Community

Robert MacNeil, co-founder of PBS NewsHour, dies at 93

His connection to PBS began in 1971, when he was hired to co-anchor NPACT, the National Public Affairs Center for Television.

2 years ago

pile of money
Community

Philly workers leave $100 million ‘on the table’ on Tax Day, advocates say

About 50,000 residents with low income don’t claim one federal tax credit, which means lower tax refund checks.

2 years ago

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Scene from Bridging Blocks event
Community

Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration

Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.

2 years ago

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People dancing and throwing colored powder on each other
Community

South Brunswick’s Indian diasporic community is celebrating Holi, the festival of colors

The religious and community event celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil — with plenty of color.

2 years ago

Sikh painting
Community

Learn about Sikh culture and history at a unique exhibition in N.J. on Saturday

Sikh artifacts and paintings will be on display, along with martial arts demonstrations, music, food, and community conversations.

2 years ago

Desks are arranged in a classroom at Panther Valley Elementary School
Education

Philly teachers and researchers are weighing the future of education — and how to get there equitably

The annual AERA conference is in Philly this week, focusing on how research and policy changes can help provide educational opportunities for everyone.

2 years ago

A mother holds her daughter in the air.
Health

A symposium in Salem County will raise awareness about Black maternal health issues

An event addressing maternal health disparities will be held in one of the poorest cities in New Jersey.

2 years ago

A worker is seen next to a water filtration system
Health

Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.

2 years ago

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