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A city trash truck outfitted with a plow rolls down Cumberland Street
Weather

Philly snow storm: Who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines and more

Plus: Where to look for updates on road closures and transit service.

1 week ago

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Health

Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

1 week ago

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Chris Coons at WHYY studios
Politics & Policy

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons says Trump risked much and gained little with threats over Greenland

President Donald Trump backtracked this week from leveling tariffs on European allies in a bid to coerce the acquisition of Greenland to the U.S.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia region prepares for an expected major winter weather event

The storm could blanket the region with snow and ice and impact transportation services for a day or more.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

‘It’s a line that has been crossed’: Philadelphia reacts to the removal of the President’s House site slavery exhibit

The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.

1 week ago

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Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Latest forecast; NJ Transit suspensions; heavy snow and ice to blanket region

Here’s what to know about this weekend’s storm, from the forecast and weather advisories to travel impacts and more.

1 week ago

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Education

Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

1 week ago

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Costumes from the movie Sinners
Arts & Entertainment

The costumes from ‘Sinners’ have been nominated for an Oscar. They are at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Ruth E. Carter is the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Award history.

1 week ago

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds up a just signed executive order
Science

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know

Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.

1 week ago

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The play Hell Meets Henry Halfway
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre has survived 30 years of critics. We asked its co-founders to respond to some

For 30 years Pig Iron has created original theater that has delighted and disoriented audiences. Critics sometimes didn’t get it.

1 week ago

Listen 3:14
Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

Murphy draws New Jersey prosecutors’ ire with clemency actions on his way out the door

Though former Gov. Phil Murphy established an advisory board, the ultimate decision to grant clemency was up to him.

1 week ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 General Election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester County poll book error was caused by ‘simple human error,’ investigation finds

West Chester-based law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry found the county operated a system marred by inadequate training, safeguards, oversight and staffing challenges.

1 week ago

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Weather

N.J. expects up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Department of Transportation officials say the state is ‘absolutely ready’

An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech

Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.

1 week ago

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US President Donald Trump holds up a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to N.J., Del., other Democratic states

The administration says in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that the purpose is to “facilitate efforts to reduce the improper and fraudulent use of those funds.”

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