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The 2000 block of Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Neighbors of Pine and Spruce streets file lawsuit to block Philadelphia’s new bicycle lane rules

A neighborhood group wants to stop the city’s plan of eliminating permit parking to make way for new loading zones and adding concrete barriers around bike lanes.

1 week ago

an aerial view of water being sprayed over the burned SEPTA buses
Community

Fire that damaged multiple decommissioned SEPTA buses at Philly storage yard now under control

City health officials said Friday that nearby residents can resume their normal routines after several dangerous air pollutants spiked Thursday.

1 week ago

Kyle Ramar Freeman, from left, Melody A. Betts, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, Wayne Brady, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson attend the
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Odunde fest, the Spring Family fest and ‘The Wiz’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 5 - June 8: ShakesBeer in the Park in Del., the Baltimore Avenue dollar stroll in West Philly and Halsey in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 week ago

WHYY hosted an early screening of the PBS documentary, Caregiving
Arts & Entertainment

‘Caregiving’ documentary showcasing ‘the full gamut’ airs on WHYY-TV later this month

The documentary produced by Bradley Cooper will premiere on PBS on June 24 and will be available for streaming for free on the PBS app.

1 week ago

A solar panel is visible.
Science

U.S. House budget bill would slash Pennsylvania schools’ savings from planned solar projects

Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.

1 week ago

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Kate Testa helps four students with puppets
Arts & Entertainment

‘Art is part of culture’: How integrating arts is powering academic and emotional growth in Delaware classrooms

Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.

1 week ago

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President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday

President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.

1 week ago

Camden high school students at protest in Trenton
Education

Camden students bring concerns about budget cuts to New Jersey Department of Education

At least two dozen students along with community members traveled to Trenton asking the board to reverse cuts to address the $91 million deficit.

1 week ago

strawberries
Community

Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival returns after 3 years

The free event will be held at Main Street between First Avenue and Third Avenue instead of its original venue outside the former Brandywine Hospital.

1 week ago

The band Heart performs live on stage, with Nancy Heart playing an electric guitar
Arts & Entertainment

Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

The band was set to kick off their tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show.

1 week ago

Mike Johnson speaks with reporters about Trump's tax bill
Politics & Policy

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million more people uninsured, CBO says

Over the next decade, the bill would cut taxes by $3.75 trillion, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The president wants the bill on his desk by July 4.

1 week ago

Maria del Pilar Aparicio
Health

WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ community event raises awareness and promotes care around diabetes in Latino communities

Attendees were offered free health screenings to monitor blood pressure and sugar levels, and were connected with local health organizations.

1 week ago

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side-by-side photos of Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and Adeniyi Ogundana
Community

‘Nothing but God’: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia festival’s history

Odunde CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and COO Adeniyi Ogundana can only give thanks to God as they continue the work the festival’s founders began.

1 week ago

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Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

‘Rocky start’: Progressives say Delaware Gov. Meyer’s transparency efforts are a mixed bag

Advocates had hoped Gov. Meyer and progressive lawmakers would introduce significant transparency initiatives this year.

1 week ago

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Victor Carstarphen speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary 2025: Here’s what to know about Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s reelection bid and City Council races

Carstarphen is running for his second full term in office. Residents will also pick three at-large council members.

1 week ago

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