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Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
In February, the Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differentiates people based on their race or risk losing federal funding.
3 months ago
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
The museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is trying to raise $30 million and open in 2027.
3 months ago
Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020.
3 months ago
Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire: 19-year-old charged with arson
Investigators say Joseph Kling set wooden pallets on fire and left them unattended.
3 months ago
Penn Relays, StrEATFest, Philly Black Pride and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 24-27: Princess Tea in Del., Penn Relays in Philly and Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend highlights.
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Listen 5:092 years later, city says Washington Avenue redo is working
The city reports more people are walking and biking along the route, but says it’s too soon to know whether the project has reduced crashes.
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Listen 1:14Delaware elected leaders to hold in-person town hall as Trump approaches 100 days in office
The town hall includes Delaware’s congressional leaders as well as Gov. Matt Meyer and state Attorney General Kathy Jennings.
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Listen 1:00Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism
Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.
3 months ago
Listen 4:47Crozer Health update: Delaware County enacts a plan to replace mental health service
With Crozer Health shuttering, key behavioral health services will be eliminated as early as Monday.
3 months ago
Bucks County sheriff signs agreement with ICE
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back.
3 months ago
Listen 1:41REAL ID enforcement has begun in New Jersey. Here’s what to know
An emergency REAL ID program requires proof of a life-or-death crisis for New Jersey travelers, but TSA is allowing people to use non-REAL IDs, for now.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57Mayor Parker exploring 100% tax abatement for Philly properties in underinvested communities
The proposal may violate state law. It comes as the administration seeks to expand the city’s housing supply amid an ongoing crisis.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record
A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.
3 months ago
Judge castigates Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia’s deportation case
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration nearly two weeks ago to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to Maryland.
3 months ago
Dennis Assanis, UD president, told the campus the terminations came without advance notice, and that officials know of no ICE presence at the Newark school.
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