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Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs laws targeting car thieves

The law approved unanimously by the Legislature responds to a spike in auto thefts. Law enforcement officials raised the issue last year.

3 years ago

A truck emblazoned with the letters UNFI drives on a road lined with trees.
Money

Organic food supplier to shutter its South Jersey distribution center

The Providence, Rhode Island-based business decided to consolidate its warehouse operations.

3 years ago

Open fire hydrant during heatwave in Philadelphia
Weather

For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?

The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.

3 years ago

ennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo

The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.

3 years ago

Police direct traffic at an intersection in Wildwood.
Community
6abc

Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored

Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.

3 years ago

A bulldozer reshapes a sand dune
Community

What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn’t done it

DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette warns that the city’s conduct jeopardizes funding for future beach protection projects.

3 years ago

The University City Townhomes at 40th and Market streets in Philadelphia in summer, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program

The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services

Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.

3 years ago

Display from Art All Night
Arts & Entertainment

Art All Night canceled in Trenton, again

The popular 24-hour art festival has been hit by a series of tragedies and snags since 2018. Organizers are determined to keep it going.

3 years ago

Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown, Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris
Politics & Policy

Women running the House: Glass ceiling ‘shattered’ in Delaware General Assembly

Valerie Longhurst is Delaware’s first female speaker of the House. Two Black women — Melissa Minor-Brown and Kerri Evelyn Harris — hold the other top posts.

3 years ago

Several office buildings in Philly.
PlanPhilly
Money

Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore

Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.

3 years ago

Jonathan Fink speaks at a podium.
Arts & Entertainment

Upstart Pops orchestra to play in former home of Philly POPS

The No Name Pops, formed by former musicians of the Philly POPS, will play on the same stage the POPS was evicted from.

3 years ago

View of the Mt. Alverno Bridge.
Community

Mt. Alverno Road Bridge reopens in Delco, reconnecting Aston and Middletown

More than 12% of state and local bridges in Delaware County remain in poor condition, twice the national average.

3 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference following the collapse of an elevated section of Interstate 95 after a tanker truck caught fire, June 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline

On Thursday, Shapiro disputed Republican’s accusations that he went back on his word on the $45 billion spending plan.

3 years ago

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