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Just a few hundred feet from I-95, water flows over the dam built in 1792 to power the mill at Cooch's Bridge near Newark, Delaware.
Community

Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site

DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.

2 years ago

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Politics & Policy

In a new book, retired Justice Stephen Breyer argues the Constitution should be viewed as a set of principles

Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”

2 years ago

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Atlantic City, N.J. Mayor Marty Small holds a news conference on his city's Boardwalk
Courts & Law

Law enforcement officials search Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s home

A lawyer for the mayor said he would be able to comment after reading the warrant.

2 years ago

Luella Allen-Waller leading a rally
Education

Thousands of Penn grad students may vote to unionize next month

It’s been a long road to unionize graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania but if successful, it would include about 4,500 workers.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

‘Toxic’: Casey releases new campaign ad touting efforts on behalf of ill veterans in Pa.

Facing a war veteran challenger, Casey is highlighting his efforts to expand VA benefits to those exposed to toxic environments while serving abroad.

2 years ago

MMA fighters Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski
Community

2 Philly-area UFC fighters look to leave their mark in Atlantic City this weekend

Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski are both looking to break into the UFC rankings on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.

2 years ago

File photo: Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Community

CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.

2 years ago

Ghost guns
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’

The measure would criminalize the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers.

2 years ago

SEPTA station with police tape
Courts & Law
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Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says

SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home

Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.

2 years ago

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someone filling out a ballot
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline

After the 2022 election, more than 100 recount petitions were filed around Pennsylvania, delaying certification. Could that happen again in 2024?

2 years ago

Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

‘Dark money’ groups would be forced to disclose how they spend on Pa.’s elections under advancing bill

Two bills would make changes to Pa.’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, which put no limit on the amount of money donors can give candidates or political committees.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Unauditable’: Delaware auditor says outdated systems make it impossible to verify $390 million in unemployment fund

Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.

2 years ago

Side by side photos of Ryan Bizzarro; Stacy Garrity; Erin McClelland
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the primary candidates for treasurer

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican appearing on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) cannot get a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) and Kawhi Leonard (2) as time expires in their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers’ Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr.

2 years ago

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