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Michael Trail poses for a photo in the council chambers
Courts & Law

Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board

Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop on Nov. 3.

1 week ago

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Baby tortoises are held by people wearing gloves
Science

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

1 week ago

NJ Transit buses dock at Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden
Urban Planning

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announces expanded transportation options for South Jersey

The initiatives include adding more electric buses in Camden, establishing a shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City and more micro-transit in rural areas.

1 week ago

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A SEPTA employee monitors trains at a regional rail platform
Community

Delaware SEPTA riders predict ‘misery’ for commuters if rail line stops rolling

About 1,300 people board trains in Delaware daily. If no funding fix is found, cuts would begin within days and the rides would stop by January.

1 week ago

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A collection of human skulls on display inside a glass case
Science

After 2 years of controversy, Mütter Museum announces new human remains policy

The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.

1 week ago

High voltage electric transmission tower
Science

New Jersey seeks to rein in rising electricity bills by increasing transparency on grid operator’s decisions

Grid operator PJM is under increasing scrutiny over rising electricity costs. Lawmakers want a clearer look at how the nonprofit operates.

1 week ago

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Autumn Fingerhood speaks at the SEPTA rally
Urban Planning

Sen. Picozzi says there won’t be ‘perfect solution’ to SEPTA funding as protesters rally near his Northeast Philly office

For the second straight day, protesters gathered near the Pennsylvania state senator’s Northeast Philly office. A separate group of supporters rallied around the Republican.

1 week ago

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People milling about in the interchange hallway of a SEPTA station
Politics & Policy

Chester County lawmaker eyes plan to protect Philly-area tax revenue — and SEPTA

State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is circulating a plan to divide up state tax revenue into three regions to sidestep future funding disputes.

2 weeks ago

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a sign for Jamison Elementary School
Education

Central Bucks school board holds public hearings on termination of superintendent, principal

The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.

2 weeks ago

Hurricane Erin
Weather
6abc

New Jersey officials warn swimmers about rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin

While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in New Jersey, the storm is generating large waves and powerful rip currents.

2 weeks ago

Estelle Vaughn posing for a photo in the garden
Community

400 trees and 12 new gardens: Nicetown-Tioga residents celebrate neighborhood greening initiatives

As part of the “Love Where You Live” program, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has helped transform 1.2 million square feet of land and plant 400 trees.

2 weeks ago

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Outside a Pennie office
Health

Pennsylvanians face higher health insurance costs as insurers propose 19% increase to 2026 premiums

Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase requests.

2 weeks ago

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SEPTA protesters inside Joe Picozzi’s office
Urban Planning

Protesters pack state Sen. Picozzi’s Northeast Philly office ahead of SEPTA cuts

Cuts to Philly’s transit system will begin Sunday unless the state legislature takes urgent action. Protesters accused Picozzi of ignoring his constituents.

2 weeks ago

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Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power

The president pledged on his social media site that he would do away with mail voting and voting machines. The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.

2 weeks ago

Kathy Jennings speaks
Courts & Law

‘Political pawns’: Delaware, New Jersey sue Trump administration over conditioning crime victims funding on immigration cooperation

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.

2 weeks ago

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