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Legionella pneumophila bacteria
Health

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems.

1 week ago

Willie Nelson performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, Katy Perry, the African Culture Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 7–10: Hometown Heroes Homey Awards in Delaware, a silent disco at Philly’s City Hall and Tommy James and The Shondells in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 week ago

Listen 5:13
Protesters outside of City Hall
Science

Some Philly-area scientists get previously terminated research funding back, but say lasting damage remains

Researchers say that months of instability have already damaged the future pipeline of U.S. scientists and discoveries.

1 week ago

Listen 3:44
A rendering of a proposed 81-unit workforce housing development for East Mount Airy
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New workforce housing in East Mt. Airy would serve ‘forgotten missing middle’

The project from TierView Development needs zoning approval before construction can start.

1 week ago

Firefighters spray fire suppressant foam to douse flames on a tanker truck
Science

Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam

Firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals has contaminated drinking water supplies across the U.S.

1 week ago

Listen 2:29
a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach
Science

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

1 week ago

Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride hears from mass shooting survivor
Politics & Policy

Delaware gun violence roundtable highlights progress, but age, race disparities in gun possession and deaths remain

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.

1 week ago

Listen 0:50
Two men speaking in front of a store
Community

Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.

1 week ago

Listen 0:56
A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Courts & Law

Man arrested for multiple sexual assaults near Center City, police say

Dynel Walker, 37, is accused of sexually assaulting at least six women over the last few weeks.

1 week ago

kids in a classroom
Education

Montgomery County is holding a back-to-school drive for families in need

Residents, businesses and organizations can donate new school supplies through August 22.

1 week ago

Listen 0:46
a sign reads SEPTA KEEPS PA ON TRACK
Urban Planning

SEPTA sets Aug. 14 deadline to ‘begin dismantling’ the transit system without new state funding

The mass transit agency said it needs 10 days to implement the cuts to 3,000 bus stops in the region due to a budget shortfall.

1 week ago

Listen 1:16
Demolition of Former Naval Air Warfare Center at the Trenton Mercer Airport
Urban Planning

Residents fighting against Trenton-Mercer Airport expansion hit another roadblock

Environmental regulators denied a hearing request for a permit that would pave the way for construction at the airport.

1 week ago

Listen 1:21
Jasmine Henderson, a home health aide, washes dishes as Altonya Sheppard looks on
Health

Pennsylvania home health care agencies call for $370M in the state budget to avoid a looming care crisis

Home health care agencies say Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging population and low reimbursement payment rates set by the state are unsustainable.

1 week ago

Listen 1:15
four Trackchairs
Community

‘It just felt like freedom’: Delaware expands access to nature with off-road Trackchairs in state parks

The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.

1 week ago

Listen 1:21
People sitting and standing in Christy Rec Center
Community

Community leaders hold meeting at West Philly’s Christy Rec Center following shooting that hurt 6, including 5 children

The 17-year-old suspect turned himself in last Friday and is expected to be tried as an adult.

1 week ago

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