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A plant that burns hydrogen is visible
Politics & Policy

Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.

The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.

2 years ago

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Photos of Palestinians displayed on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

20 years of Palestinian life in the West Bank on view at InLiquid gallery

The Kensington art gallery features the photography project documenting 20 years of life against the Israeli barrier wall.

2 years ago

Biden speaks from a podium
Community

The number of U.S. citizens killed in the Israel-Hamas war rises to 22

U.S. citizens also are among the estimated 150 hostages captured by Hamas militants during their shocking weekend assault on Israel, President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday.

2 years ago

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of La., speaks to reporters as he arrives for a meeting of House Republicans to vote on candidates for Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Washington. Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to try to vote on a nominee. But lawmakers say Wednesday's private ballots to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy could take a while. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Politics & Policy

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker and will try to unite before a floor vote

Lawmakers said that in private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current maj

2 years ago

Executive order
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro isn’t sold on a key climate program, and his working group isn’t either. What’s next for RGGI?

A group appointed by Gov. Shapiro believes a cap-and-trade program would help meet his ambitious climate goals, although the members lacked consensus on how best to proceed.

2 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol
Education

Pennsylvania universities are still waiting for state subsidies. It won’t make them more affordable

Education advocates argue that even a proposed increase in aid won’t make a dent in the underfunding of Pennsylvania's higher education.

2 years ago

2 dogs in a shelter
Community
6abc

Amid overcrowding, ACCT Philly is being forced to euthanize some animals. The shelter is pleading for the public’s help

The city's only open-intake shelter has over 130 dogs looking for homes and more than 150 cats.

2 years ago

Edan Alexander (left) and Laor Abramov in side-by-side photos
Community
6abc

At least 2 New Jersey natives among Americans missing in Israel, Gov. Murphy says

At least 20 Americans are missing after the surprise Hamas attack.

2 years ago

Palestinians evacuate the wounded following an Israeli aerial bombing on Jabaliya, near Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct.11, 2023
Politics & Policy

Israeli strikes demolish entire Gaza neighborhoods as sealed-off territory faces imminent blackout

Gaza’s power authority says its sole power plant will run out of fuel within hours, leaving the territory without electricity after Israel cut off supplies.

2 years ago

someone crosses an empty intersection
Money

Philadelphia ranks No. 5 in the nation for downtown foot traffic recovery since 2019

Philadelphia’s Center City District staff explored economic recovery metrics, such as foot traffic, in 26 cities nationwide.

2 years ago

Dylan Lewis speaking to the group
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST

The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.

2 years ago

A bike lane is separated by white poles from parked cars.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sees drop in deadly crashes due to road diet and other measures, new report says

Efforts have targeted the "High Injury Network," which includes the 12% of city streets with 80% of all traffic deaths and serious injuries in Philly.

2 years ago

People harvesting grapes
Community

Camden County’s vineyard will harvest a record 7,000+ pounds of grapes this year

Four decades ago, the Garden State had only seven wineries. The state now boasts more than 60.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates scoring a run with Bryson Stott (5) in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta.
Community

Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 loss behind them against Atlanta

The Phillies will start right-hander Aaron Nola in Game 3 on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

File photo: U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., holds a miniature American flag that was presented to him as he departs federal court, June 30, 2023, in Central Islip, N.Y.
Courts & Law

Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor IDs, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards

The 23-count indictment replaces one filed earlier against the New York Republican.

2 years ago

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