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Princeton University
Education

Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds

At Princeton and some others, the number of new Black students has fallen by nearly half. Some colleges attribute it to natural fluctuations.

1 week ago

Berenice Lara Pulido
Money

La realidad detrás de la puerta de la cocina: lo que la quiebra de Iron Hill revela sobre las presiones que afrontan los restaurantes de Delaware

En Los Mayas y en todo Delaware, los propietarios de restaurantes están luchando por mantenerse a flote en medio del aumento de costes y presión laboral.

1 week ago

Children in a classroom
Education

El grupo de estudiantes de más rápido crecimiento de Delaware se está quedando atrás. Los estudiantes multilingües afrontan una profunda brecha en financiación y recursos

Un nuevo informe muestra que los estudiantes multilingües casi llega a los 19,000 en Delaware, pero la escasez de docentes y los sistemas obsoletos dejan brechas clave.

1 week ago

One person was seriously injured after an accident
Community
6abc

School bus driver killed in accident during evacuation drill outside Newark, Delaware middle school

A spokesperson for Gauger Cobbs Middle School said there were a few minor injuries to students, but that no one required hospitalization.

1 week ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Urban Planning

LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the federal government shutdown. Here’s what to know

State officials say Pa. has not received its federal allocation for LIHEAP. Assistance could open on Dec. 3, if the funds begin to flow before then.

1 week ago

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a picture of Kada Scott
Community
6abc

Kada Scott was shot in the head, medical examiner says; suspect held without bail

On Wednesday, officials announced that Kada Scott's death was ruled a homicide. The suspect, 21-year-old Keon King, was charged with murder.

1 week ago

Shrek, from “The Swamp” team, rides through the mud pit at the 2024 Kensington Derby.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Kensington Derby, a Philly Pops tribute to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and Halloween festivities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 23–26: The Girls of Summer in Delaware, Schuylkill Regatta in Philly and Giveon in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 week ago

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Andrea Katz smiles
Science

New Jersey lawmaker proposes surcharge on data centers using a lot of electricity

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is sponsoring a bill that would impose a surcharge on data centers and use the money to modernize the region’s electrical grid.

1 week ago

Listen 0:52
The Pennsylvania Judicial Center in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2025: What to know about the Superior Court candidates

Brandon Neuman, Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow is up for a retention vote.

1 week ago

Downtown business district.
Politics & Policy

Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises?

Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.

1 week ago

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Data centers are in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The centers house the computer servers and hardware required to support modern internet use, including artificial intelligence. The county is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Science

Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect ratepayers from data center energy strain

The legislation would allow the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to create a regulatory framework for data centers.

1 week ago

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students reading alongside Maverick, a String Theory School therapy dog
Education

School let the dogs out: Philadelphia’s String Theory has a staff of 4-legged therapists

Every day, trained therapy dogs roam the halls of the Center City charter school, and they’re having a positive impact on student performances.

1 week ago

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A Jefferson Davis statue
Community

Celebration gone sour: Chesco250 apologizes for Facebook post highlighting Confederate President Jefferson Davis

Chesco250 said “the content originated from an intern unaware of Jefferson Davis’ role in American history and was posted through an automated process.”

1 week ago

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a picture of Kada Scott
Courts & Law
6abc

Keon King charged with murder in death of Philadelphia woman Kada Scott

The DA's Office said Wednesday it has approved charges of not only murder, but also robbery, theft, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and other offenses.

1 week ago

boxes of Narcan
Community

Chester County accidental overdose deaths dip because of public health response

There were 69 accidental overdose deaths in 2024. The county’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is projecting another reduction in 2025.

1 week ago

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