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Pa. State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chairman presented a plan to provide 3.15 billion to the Philadelphia School District at a press conference
Education

Pa. Democrats propose $3 billion ‘down payment’ for public schools after judge’s ruling

State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ plan includes $2.15 billion in new annual funding and a one-time $1 billion payment for facility repairs.

3 years ago

A player throws a basketball inbounds to her teammate during a basketball game.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Pump up the economy’: Elite college women’s hoop tourney draws 25,000 fans to Wilmington

The multipurpose sports complex opened in 2019 and is home for the Blue Boats, the 76ers minor league team. The facility expects 2 million visitors and users this year.

3 years ago

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The welcome sign at Lehigh Valley International Airport
Courts & Law

No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase

Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.

3 years ago

A person speaks at a podium in front of an audience.
Health

‘A dream come true’: Nemours Children’s Hospital gets $78 million to expand cancer and blood disease research

The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.

3 years ago

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Rendering of the aerial view of the new park at Penn's Landing. (HargreavesJones)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench

The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.

3 years ago

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill
Politics & Policy

House Ethics panel launches probe into GOP’s George Santos

The bipartisan leaders of the committee announced the panel had voted unanimously to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into the allegations.

3 years ago

Welcome to Upper Darby sign
Politics & Policy

Upper Darby Council President Brian Burke announces campaign to run for mayor as a Republican

Brian Burke, who was elected as a Democrat in 2019, recently switched parties amid an ongoing feud with the current administration.

3 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Mayor Kenney’s final Philly budget gets mixed reaction from City Council

The spending plan includes millions for programs ranging from violence prevention to pre-K to libraries, but the City Council is ready to tinker.

3 years ago

Ukrainian sisters Maryna (left) and Vladyslava Aleksiiva speak during a practice session, in Kyiv
Community

War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics

Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.

3 years ago

This July 7, 2017, photo shows QVC facility in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people

The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.

3 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump speaks at the East Palestine Fire Department as he visits the area in the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern train derailment Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
Courts & Law

Trump can be sued for Jan 6 actions, Justice Dept says

The department's position that Trump is not immune from suit was laid out in a filing before a federal appeals court.

3 years ago

A transmission line stands in a cornfield in Chanceford Township, York County on Sept. 13, 2021. (Rachel McDevitt / StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers hear challenges to electric grid reliability; experts call for clear policy

State lawmakers are questioning electricity reliability after a winter storm around Christmas left more than 100,000 people without power.

3 years ago

Asm. Dan Benson (left), who is running for Mercer County Executive, preparing for a candidate forum Tuesday in West Windsor, N.J. The empty chair to his right was reserved for incumbent Brian Hughes. But Hughes withdrew from the event the night before. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Mercer County executive race heats up ahead of convention as incumbent Hughes backs out of forums

Incumbent Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has backed out of two candidate forums ahead of his party’s endorsement convention this weekend.

3 years ago

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This file photo from Nov. 9, 2017 shows the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house on the Penn State University main campus in State College, Pa. The former house manager of a now-defunct Penn State fraternity where a pledge fell during a night of hazing and drinking and later died has been placed on two years' probation on a hindering apprehension conviction. Braxton Becker, 23, of Niskayuna, N.Y., was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and do 100 hours of community service on the conviction stemming from the Feb. 2017 death of 19-year-old Timothy Piazza of Lebanon, N.J.
Education

6 years after hazing death, Penn State plans to drop the Greek life oversight it championed

Penn State agreed to tighten some of its Greek life rules as part of its settlement with the Piazza family. Six years later, the new administration appears to be easing them.

3 years ago

Models pose before walking the runway.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show, Philly Fashion Week, First Friday at the Barnes, and Trombone Shorty in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 2-5: Trombone Shorty in Del., Philadelphia Flower Show, and Haddonfield Restaurant Week in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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