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Robert Francis Prevost
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Villanova students take break from finals to celebrate the selection of Pope Leo XIV, class of ‘77

Students were surprised an American — especially a Villanova grad — was chosen as the next pope. Some hope he’ll be their next commencement speaker.

2 months ago

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A therapy session with health care professional taking notes
Health

Wedge Recovery Centers will close behavioral health services after 31-year run in Philadelphia

The organization has provided mental health and addiction treatment since 1994. Most services will stop by the end of May.

2 months ago

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People in the encampments
Health

Philly City Council passes restrictions on mobile van services in Kensington, bill heads to mayor’s desk

The bill dictates when and how mobile van service providers can operate in Kensington as they support people who are homeless and using drugs.

2 months ago

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A cannibis plant
Politics & Policy

Delaware Senate delays vote on new marijuana commissioner over conflict of interest concerns

Marijuana Commissioner nominee Joshua Sanderlin has interests in two cannabis businesses. Senators say that’s a legal problem.

2 months ago

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Council member Kendra Brooks, Council President Kenyatta Johnson and union workers outside Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council passes bill to protect workers who speak up for rights

Employers face fines of $2,000 for each violation, such as retaliation for workers standing up for their rights, under the worker protection bill.

2 months ago

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Sen. John Fetterman speaks
Politics & Policy

What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator who talks about mental health

As a senator, John Fetterman has made a rightward shift on some issues, prompting some former supporters to disavow him.

2 months ago

The Supreme Court of the United States
Courts & Law

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

The order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston blocked the administration from putting an early end to the immigrants’ temporary legal status.

2 months ago

Frances Sheehan at Delco Gives Day
Community

Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates

The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.

2 months ago

Tom Mehaffie speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
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Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills

In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.

2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
Community

Villanova grad Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

2 months ago

Security officers outside of the detention center
Courts & Law

What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city

The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.

2 months ago

John Fetterman talks to reporters
Politics & Policy

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with teachers union officials, AP sources say

In last week's meeting, sources say Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and slamming his hands on a desk.

2 months ago

Wendy Raymond speaks at a hearing on campus antisemitism
Education

GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism

Wendy Raymond appeared with two other college presidents in D.C. on Wednesday but was singled out for not detailing student discipline in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.

2 months ago

An assortment of very colorful floewrs
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

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The film ''The Philadelphians
Arts & Entertainment

The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new

The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.

2 months ago

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