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Community

Music festivals, block parties and youth camps: Trenton is eyeing summer events as part of its revitalization effort

“Trenton was indeed at the crossroads of the revolution,” said Mayor Gusciora. “And we hope to benefit on historic tourism.”

2 years ago

''Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how Mary Cassatt got the work done

A major retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how the Philly-raised impressionist focused on women’s work.

2 years ago

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Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

Planning a Jersey Shore trip? Your guide to curfews, bag bans, beach tags and more

From beach tags to curfews, here’s what you need to know before you head to the South Jersey beaches this summer.

2 years ago

artifacts from the exhibit
Science

After months of public feedback and controversy, Philly’s Mütter Museum opens new exhibition

The new exhibit is “intentionally rough around the edges” and asks for more feedback.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Weather

Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say

NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement

The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.

2 years ago

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Community

Memorial Day weekend travel to be congested, with severe weather on the way

About 38.4 million people are projected to drive over Memorial Day weekend — "the highest number for that holiday since AAA began tracking in 2000," the organization said.

2 years ago

Jeff Hoffman and J.T. Realmuto
Community

Fueled by postseason failures, Phillies riding high with best record in baseball

The Phillies are 29-6 over their last 35 games, which matches the best 35-game span in franchise history, last done in 1892.

2 years ago

A map shows parts of New Jersey affected by an earthquake
Weather
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2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New Jersey

The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.

2 years ago

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Health

Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton to become ‘micro-hospital’ for emergency care

One registered nurse pointed to the changes as another example of health care divestment and reduction in services.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington (left); retired teacher Joyce Abbott (center-left); painter Ivben Taqiy (center-right); and Andrew Hamilton School principal Torrence Rothmiller (right), in front of Taqiy’s portrait of Abbott, her mother and former student Quinta Brunson, who created the show
Community

Joyce Abbott, inspiration for ABC’s hit TV show, honored with portrait at Hamilton Elementary, where she taught

“Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson studied under Joyce Abbott in the sixth grade. Abbott has now been honored with a portrait and a renamed administrative office.

2 years ago

Single-use plastic bags
Politics & Policy

Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban

The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.

2 years ago

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Dwight Evans
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke

Congressman Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he's he's having difficulty with one of his legs but plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.

2 years ago

The ocean horizon at Long Beach Township
Science

Water quality at Jersey beaches ‘excellent,’ officials say. But prepare for extreme heat

New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.

2 years ago

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protesters blocking traffic in the street
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Leaky roofs’ and ‘unsafe conditions’: Philly advocates block traffic to demand higher budget for Parks and Rec

Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.

2 years ago

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