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Politics & Policy

Delaware County lawmakers reintroduce hospital reform legislation

Influenced by the impact of Crozer Health’s struggles, one of the bills includes a prohibition on for-profit hospitals.

3 years ago

Red knots walk along the shore.
Science

Beachgoers aren’t the only ones headed for Delaware coast: Thousands of red knots landing ahead of summer season

The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.

3 years ago

Ken Sandberg performs in front of a crowd.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s summer tourism season opens with storytellers in the historic district

Six benches around Philly’s historic district entertain passersby with tales from American history.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default

The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.

3 years ago

An upclose view of a dead fish in someone's hand. Shallow water in the creek is visible below.
Science

A reported fish kill in a Northampton County creek has people wondering: Is a nearby quarry to blame?

Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.

3 years ago

Dr. John Gibbon poses for a photo.
Health

A Philadelphia surgeon’s invention and historic open-heart operation is celebrated 70 years later

Dr. John Gibbon invented the heart-lung machine and used it to perform the world’s first successful open-heart surgery on May 6, 1953.

3 years ago

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Community

No more ski masks on SEPTA transit — agency announces it’s ramping up enforcement

Riders wearing ski masks should expect to be confronted by SEPTA police and asked to remove them or get off the ride.

3 years ago

Garrick Vaughn sings with other performs onstage.
Arts & Entertainment

Arden Theatre opens ‘Spelling Bee’ musical as the real bee buzzes in Washington

The Arden Theatre opens “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the same time two Philly kids are competing in the national bee.

3 years ago

People walk down a boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach on a sunny day.
Community

Delaware beaches prep for summer season ahead of Memorial Day

Stores and restaurants in Rehoboth, Bethany, and other Delaware beach towns say they’re ready for an influx of summer visitors.

3 years ago

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Health

Delco officials are conducting the county’s first community health assessment

The assessment aims to identify health disparities across Delco, and help address them.

3 years ago

A satellite image shows Hurricane Ian making landfall in southwest Florida
Weather

Forecasters predict an ‘above normal’ hurricane season and urge communities to prepare

Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.

3 years ago

An aerial view of the Jersey shore.
Community
6abc

Renters may face fewer options at Jersey shore as Airbnb enacts stricter policies

Last year, Airbnb enacted a similar initiative over the busy holiday weekends.

3 years ago

A mural with butterflies is visible on the side of a building.
Community

Philadelphia Insectarium to close, will be evicted on May 30

The science museum in the city’s Northeast has been on a roller coaster of financial and other problems for several years now.

3 years ago

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Education
6abc

Temple University students can earn class credits by working as Philadelphia lifeguard

There are six city pools, one within a mile radius of the North Philadelphia-based campus.

3 years ago

Kennett Square Police Department in Chester County. (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

After Ben Ledyard’s second wife was murdered in 2019, he was charged with attacking third wife. Now, he faces new accusations in Kennett Square

Ledyard has been under scrutiny since the body of his second wife was found in the Brandywine River nearly four years ago.

3 years ago

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