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Courts & Law

Delaware has the reserves to weather the cost of Supreme Court ruling on unclaimed property, state leaders say

The justices said MoneyGram checks should have been returned to the states where they were issued. Other states said the amount is $250 million.

3 years ago

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Education
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Asbestos found at high school in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood

So far this year, there have been 196 abatement projects at Philadelphia schools.

3 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro gestures as he speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Candidates for mayor of Philadelphia raise their hands when asked who has a TikTok account. The question came during a forum on the performing arts and cultural economy at the Kimmel Center. The candidates are (from left) Jeff Brown, Jimmy DeLeon, Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, Maria Quiñones Sánchez, and Rebecca Rhynhart. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Mayoral candidates discuss Philly arts sector at Kimmel Center forum

A mayoral forum at the Kimmel Center asked nine candidates about how to fund and leverage the arts to address city problems.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners

As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

‘Nutritious and delicious’: Vetri’s teaching kitchen is all about cooking up healthy meals with neighbors

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

3 years ago

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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

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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

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