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Behind Mike Ingram’s home, a quiet forest leads to Folk Memorial Park, where seasonal changes bring stark contrasts — winter’s bare trees and fallen branches give way to a lush, thriving habitat in the warmer months. (Courtesy Mike Ingram)
Community

Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition

City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.

4 months ago

kids in a classroom
Community

Montgomery County’s children are stuck in a state of stagnation, report finds

A report from Children First reveals key factors for childhood success in Montgomery County have not improved over the past 10 years.

4 months ago

Listen 1:10
Ari Miller making a grilled cheese
PlanPhilly
Community

West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge

Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.

4 months ago

Listen 1:49
A utility meter
Community

Most New Jersey residents will pay more on their electricity bills starting this summer. Here’s what’s driving the increase

The average electric bill will increase by at least $20 because of the state’s annual energy auction.

4 months ago

Listen 0:44
City Hall in Kelly green
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles Super Bowl Parade, last-minute Valentine’s Day plans and the 1st annual Gritty City Crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13-16: A Black history concert in Del. and a hometown birthday bash for Pink Sweat$ in Center City are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

Listen 5:20
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sues over Trump administration spending freezes on grants and loans

Shapiro filed the lawsuit despite the fact that federal courts have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal funding.

4 months ago

Hundreds of thousands fill the Ben Franklin Parkway on Feb. 8, 2018, to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles winning Super Bowl 52.
Arts & Entertainment

Watch: The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 59 victory parade

The Birds gave the Chiefs a shellacking in New Orleans. Now, it’s time to celebrate.

4 months ago

Carrie Muniak joins a rally in front of the Office of Personnel Management, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump is relying on a relatively obscure federal agency to reshape government. The Office of Personnel Management was created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter and is the equivalent of the government's human resources department. It helps manage the civil service, including pay schedules, health insurance and pension programs. The agency has offered millions of federal workers eight months of salary if they voluntarily choose to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics & Policy

What to know about the federal workforce under Trump

Here's what to know about the federal workforce, its job protections and the process of cutting back on its ranks.

4 months ago

Tesla Cybertruck
Money

Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas

It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.

4 months ago

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
Community
6abc

Eagles WR A.J. Brown surprises boy who protected sister after plane crash

Andre Howard, 10, was in the car with his father and siblings when the crash shook the busy area near the Roosevelt Mall.

4 months ago

two researchers hammering into the ground outside rowhouses
PlanPhilly
Science

Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

4 months ago

Listen 1:14
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.

4 months ago

Taegan Byers, 22, started documenting her weight loss and health progress in 2021, when she first started taking a GLP-1 medication. Before that (pictured left in 2020), nutrition and exercise alone didn't work and she developed high blood pressure and cholesterol, asthma and depression. Today (pictured right in 2025), she takes Wegovy and nearly all her chronic health issues have resolved after losing around 100 pounds. (Courtesy of Taegan Byers)
Health

After success with weight loss GLP-1 drugs, IBX patients face high costs after insurer drops coverage for obesity

Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.

4 months ago

Listen 1:42
Cindy Marten smiles
Community

Delaware emite nuevas directrices para proteger a sus estudiantes tras la eliminación de las protecciones en lugares sensibles

Un nuevo sitio web ofrece recursos sobre los derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes, incluido un ejemplo de políticas que afirma el compromiso de proteger a todos los estudia

4 months ago

Tookany Creek
Community

70 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.

4 months ago

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