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Urban Planning

Delaware County seeks feedback on proposed guidelines for new land bank

The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority, which will manage the new land bank, released guidelines and is soliciting comments from the public.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.

2 years ago

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Education

An end to the reading wars? More U.S. schools embrace phonics

For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars.

2 years ago

A closeup photo of a puppy.
Community

Camden County animal shelters receive $2 million in pandemic relief

People who have had to return to work after pandemic lockdowns have turned in dogs and cats adopted during that time, overwhelming New Jersey shelters.

2 years ago

US Mass Killings Record Pace
Community

Frequent shootings put U.S. mass killings on a record pace

On average the data shows at least four people have died in mass killings once every six and 1/2 days this year. The numbers exclude perpetrator deaths.

2 years ago

Zoe Patchell poses at an information booth.
Politics & Policy

No veto: Recreational marijuana will become legal in Delaware Sunday without Gov. Carney’s signature

The governor said in a statement that the debate has gone on for far too long, and though he still opposes legalization, he won’t stop it anymore.

2 years ago

The Supreme Court building
Courts & Law

Supreme Court set to decide on abortion pill access

The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue.

2 years ago

A sign advertises the Wilmington Airport.
Community

Avelo Airlines expands flights out of Delaware to include Nashville, Myrtle Beach, and beyond

After a successful first few months of flying from Wilmington to five destinations in Florida, Avelo will nearly triple its offerings from Delaware.

2 years ago

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Community

Camden activists rally for better job opportunities in the state’s poorest major city

City data published in February reveals an overwhelming majority of employees at the city’s 30 biggest employers commute from other places.

2 years ago

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DeAnna Bennett lifts an opponent off his feet during a practice bout at Marquez MMA Gym
Arts & Entertainment

MMA fighter training in Philly inspires city artists ahead of championship bout in Hawaii

DeAnna Bennett is training at the Globe Dye Works compound, inspiring a community of artists and makers to take up mixed martial arts.

2 years ago

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Community

Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’

The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.

2 years ago

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Community

‘We have met the enemy, and he is us’: Remembering the first Earth Day 53 years later

It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day. People in the Philadelphia area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later.

2 years ago

Anthony Freeman looks off into the distance. Behind him are trees and a row of houses.
Politics & Policy

Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city

Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.

2 years ago

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Pakistan Beautician paints customers hands for Eid al-Fitr
Community

Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation

Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.

2 years ago

Chesapeake Bay-Settlement
Politics & Policy

EPA agrees to make Pennsylvania cut Chesapeake Bay pollution

A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.

2 years ago

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