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School District of Philadelphia building
Education

Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

3 months ago

Listen 1:03
James DeRidder standing in front of postal workers union flag
Community

Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?

The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.

3 months ago

Listen 0:47
A moderator on stage with 5 panelists for the town hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s elected leaders urge continued collective power against Trump administration during packed town hall

Members of the public voiced concerns about cuts to emergency aid and pushed for 1960s-style civil disobedience.

3 months ago

Listen 1:02
The exterior of the Community College of Philadelphia
Education

Community College of Philadelphia’s board names provost Alycia Marshall as interim president

The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.

3 months ago

Listen 0:43
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear.

3 months ago

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the Philly Shipyard
Politics & Policy

U.S. transportation secretary calls for more shipbuilding during visit to Philly shipyard

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he believes ramping up shipbuilding is key to the country’s security and independence.

3 months ago

Listen 1:06
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

Takeaways from Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government and strong-arming allies

Here are some key takeaways from the most consequential start of a term of an American presidency since Franklin D. Roosevelt.

3 months ago

Scott Perry speaks
Politics & Policy

Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump

The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess. Some Republicans, including conservatives from Pennsylvania and other swing states, have avoided in-person events and town halls.

3 months ago

The exterior of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden
Courts & Law

N.J. Supreme Court questions Diocese of Camden’s bid to block seating of grand jury on clergy sex abuse

The court is considering the state AG's appeal of lower court rulings siding with the diocese, finding the state can't seat a grand jury to examine church officials' behavior.

3 months ago

Speedy Ortiz
Arts & Entertainment

Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk

Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.

3 months ago

Listen 1:09
Britain's Prince Edward
Education

Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students

As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.

3 months ago

Listen 1:22
Shipping containers at the Port of Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania exporters brace for the cost of retaliatory tariffs during Trump’s trade war

Retaliatory tariffs are hurting some Pennsylvania exporters trying to sell American products abroad during Donald Trump’s trade war.

3 months ago

Listen 1:00
Orysia Hewka
Arts & Entertainment

Glencairn Museum spotlights a sacred Ukrainian tradition

Glencairn Museum is celebrating the rushnyk, a sacred Ukrainian tradition cherished by many Ukrainian Americans in the Greater Philadelphia region.

3 months ago

Listen 2:09
Cardinals visit the tomb of the late Pope Francis
Community

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said “Franciscus" — the pope's name in Latin.

3 months ago

Aerial shot of Traffic circle at Lansdowne Drive and Avenue of the Republic in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How to drive Philly’s newest roundabout

Don't worry, it’s not a Jersey traffic circle!

3 months ago

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