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PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’s alley dumpsters could be locked if Center City District meets its ‘clean and green’ mission

Businesses may have to start locking alley dumpsters if the law changes as an effort to reduce litter and illegal dumping.

4 months ago

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Gwynedd Mercy University in Lower Gwynedd Twp., Bucks County.
Community

Gwynedd Mercy initiative seeks to address health care worker shortage with accelerated training courses

Worker shortage leads to strain on care access, industry experts say.

4 months ago

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Community

Some New Jersey animal shelters say dogs are being left behind: Why Gen Z is adopting more cats over pups

While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.

4 months ago

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Community

Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline worries Philadelphia community

According to a national survey by The Trevor Project in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide over a year's time.

4 months ago

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Kelly Drive in Philadelphia flooded
Weather

Pa., Del. and N.J. sue Trump’s FEMA over end of grant program that helps states prevent flooding

The funding would have helped reduce flooding in Lewes, Delaware, and Philly neighborhoods, as well as strengthened a dam in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

4 months ago

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Shannon Keeler stands outside a courthouse wearing sunglasses
Courts & Law

Man who sent Facebook message about committing a campus sexual assault pleads guilty

Thirty-two-year-old Ian Cleary faces a proposed four- to eight-year sentence after Thursday’s plea.

4 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Bryan Braman looks on
Community

Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38

A key player for the Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, Braman was diagnosed earlier this year and had multiple surgeries in an attempt to treat the illness.

4 months ago

Former Meta board member and former White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients
Courts & Law

Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders

The settlement was announced in Delaware’s Court of Chancery at the start of the second day of trial.

4 months ago

Denisse Agurto, executive director of Unides Para Servir speaks
Community

Norristown immigrant community, allies shaken after ICE raid at supermarket

Residents shared their concerns about the latest in a slew of arrests in Norristown and surrounding areas.

4 months ago

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Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Ex-Philadelphia officer sentenced and immediately paroled after conviction in traffic stop shooting of Eddie Irizarry

The judge sentenced Mark Dial to 9 1/2 months in jail and immediately granted him parole because he had already been jailed for 10 months following his arrest in 2023.

4 months ago

Black Knight Bow Benders outdoor archery range
Weather

1 dead, 13 hurt in lightning strike at New Jersey archery range, police say

Police say a lightning strike at an archery range in New Jersey killed a man and injured 13 others.

4 months ago

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters about Senate Republicans' efforts to claw back $1.1 billion of funding authority from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and about $8.3 billion from foreign aid programs targeted by DOGE, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs

Senators approve Trump-backed budget rollback, slashing foreign aid and public broadcasting funding; bill heads to the House by Friday.

4 months ago

The Wu-Tang Clan performing
Things To Do
Community

Wu-Tang Clan, ‘Life of Pi,’ a summer ale festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 14–20: “O Lo Que Quieras” in Delaware, Cyndi Lauper in Philly and Michael Franti & Spearhead in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

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aerial view of residential blocks in Philly
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania lawmakers hope to pass $50M repair program to keep residents housed

This is the third push to launch the program. Backers say the money is needed amid a housing crisis marked by a lack of affordable homes.

4 months ago

Frank Pallone speaks
Education

N.J. leaders demand release of federal education funds frozen by the Trump administration

The frozen funds represent 12.7% of total federal funding the state receives annually, which pays for a variety of school programs.

4 months ago

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