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Parents walking their children to school
Education

More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps

Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Politics & Policy

Christie says DeSantis put ‘politics ahead of his job’ by not seeing Biden during hurricane visit

Photos of then-N.J. Gov. Christie giving a warm greeting to President Obama during a visit after Superstorm Sandy in 2012 earned Christie scorn among national Republicans.

2 years ago

E. Jean Carroll leaving the courthouse.
Courts & Law

E. Jean Carroll, who won a sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump, scores another victory

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that still more of the ex-president’s comments about her were libelous.

2 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court

During the Nov. 7 election, Democrat Daniel McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio will compete to fill an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.

2 years ago

Danelo Cavalcante is seen on surveillance footage after escaping from Chester County Prison.
Courts & Law

Schools shut down as manhunt for Chester County prison escapee expands

Law enforcement officials have widened the search perimeter after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on security cameras at Longwood Cameras on Monday night.

2 years ago

A button reads
Arts & Entertainment

National Constitution Center opens First Amendment Gallery

The 1,500-square-foot exhibit includes interactive elements and a letter written by George Washington to the Quakers in 1789.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
A power plant is seen in the distance.
Politics & Policy

‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month

The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Jason Hoover on his front porch with various mesh cages
Community

For Wilmington neighbors, raising an endangered species is a ‘saving us’ project

Jason Hoover sought to unite his enclave around the stunning creature. “Now we have this huge group of people that meet and geek out about butterflies.”

2 years ago

Listen 4:07
Gov. Josh Shapiro at a bill signing ceremony
Politics & Policy

New Pa. rules mean more small diverse businesses can win government contracts

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in Philadelphia that mandates state agencies to award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses.

2 years ago

Two kids walk under an umbrella
Weather

Heat Advisory remains in effect as late-summer heat grips Philly

The NWS recommends that people stay indoors and check on older relatives and neighbors.

2 years ago

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio speaks at a rally in Delta Park on Sept. 26, 2020, in Portland, Ore.
Courts & Law

Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Tarrio’s sentence is the longest so far among more than 1,100 Capitol riot cases.

2 years ago

Someone speaks at a podium at a press conference surrounded by other leaders.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey immigrant rights groups call comments from South Jersey leaders ‘hurtful, racist, and xenophobic’

Immigrant rights groups are upset over the language politicians used at the press conference Friday.

2 years ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Concept phase nearly complete for Philly’s plan to cap section of I-676

The city just released three possible designs for the massive project in Chinatown.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
Gas nozzles on cars
Money

New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1

The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.

2 years ago

File photo: A United Airlines plane is pushed from the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Aug. 11, 2023, in Houston.
Community

An equipment outage holds up United flights, but the airline and FAA say they’re resuming

The FAA says that for a time United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.

2 years ago

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