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SemPresto epinephrine autoinjector
Science

Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone

The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.

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Charity Herndon smiles in front of the Austen's Shelf book trailer
Arts & Entertainment

South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown

Austen’s Shelf is opening a permanent New Jersey bookstore as readers increasingly seek independent bookstores centered on community and connection.

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Jay-Z performing
Arts & Entertainment

Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes

Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.

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Salvador Jiménez-Flores poses for a photo near his sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

‘Creative Freedom’ salon in Hamilton, N.J. to celebrate avant-garde artists like Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores

The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.

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The five members of Henbane pose during an outdoor photo shoot.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground

The five-piece band channels the adventurous spirit of early British folk-rock while forging a distinctly Philadelphia sound.

2 weeks ago

From left, Julie Silverbook of the National Constitution Center moderated a discussion with Janie Nitze and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about their children's book,
Community

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch brings his vision of Revolutionary heroism to Philadelphia ahead of America’s 250th

Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discussed their new children's book, “Heroes of 1776,” and the lessons the country’s founding era still offers today.

2 weeks ago

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Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Community

How Philly is celebrating Juneteenth, the Fourth of July and the 250th in 2026

Block parties, fireworks and a star-studded concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway are on the calendar for a celebratory summer.

2 weeks ago

two scientists at the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab
Science

A look inside the lab tracking Pennsylvania’s ticks

The director of Pennsylvania’s Tick Research Lab offers guidance on tick hotspots, emerging pathogens — and what to do if you’ve been bitten.

2 weeks ago

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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Mercer County, New Jersey enacts new rules limiting ICE agents from conducting enforcement operations

The policy mirrors steps taken by state officials and other New Jersey counties.

2 weeks ago

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John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

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ICE agents go after protestors outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill announces protest zones around Delaney Hall, citing concerns over ICE agent surge

The governor said protecting demonstrators and federal immigration enforcement officers is her administration's top priority.

2 weeks ago

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Holicong Middle School in the Central Bucks School District
Education

Central Bucks School District support staff call for better wages amid contract negotiations

With their contract set to expire June 30, the Central Bucks Education Support Professional Association urged school board members to address pay and retention concerns.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (left) and Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘Naked racial profiling’: Bitter Delaware officials lose appeal over surrendering wage records in illegal immigration probe

“Anonymous tips” led ICE investigators to seek wage records for 15 businesses, the attorney general said. She suspects more subpoenas are coming.

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Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Politics & Policy

Camden scrapyard to pause operations after 2-alarm fire. County officials want it shut down

The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.

2 weeks ago

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Banners created by artist Odili Donald Odita at Broad Street Love
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday

“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.

2 weeks ago

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