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Joe Biden holds up a finger
Politics & Policy

Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in U.S. threatens future of democracy

The speech Wednesday night capped not just Biden’s presidency but his five decades in politics.

4 months ago

A rendering shows the Sunken Garden at Calder Gardens
Arts & Entertainment

Calder Gardens on schedule for September 2025 opening on the Parkway

The cultural center dedicated to the artist of aerial mobiles has hired its first leadership position, Director of Programs Juana Berrío.

4 months ago

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Ernest Congo speaks behind a podium
Education

‘Let’s go to war’: Wilmington officials propose educational advocacy office to improve student outcomes

City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.

4 months ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

N.J. Republicans and Democrats argue about spending, quality of life after Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address

N.J. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over state spending, with the race for governor about to start heating up.

4 months ago

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The exterior of Dorrance Hamilton Hall, with large pillars on the front
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Some UArts buildings sold out of bankruptcy. Here’s what’s left on the auction block in Philly

The old University of the Arts campus is up for sale, but the judge might not approve all for-profit developers bidding for a slice of it.

4 months ago

Listen 1:46
Traci Murphy of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, and board member George Higgins
Courts & Law

‘Another failure by the gun lobby’: Supreme Court won’t review Delaware’s firearms control laws, but legal battles continue

Recent laws ban the sale of assault-style weapons, limit ammunition magazines to 17 rounds, and require a permit to purchase a handgun.

4 months ago

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Former first lady Michelle Obama
Politics & Policy

Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there

Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, representatives said.

4 months ago

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal
Politics & Policy

Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux

The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases.

4 months ago

Security fencing surrounds Capitol Hill
Politics & Policy

Trump’s inauguration coincides with an unprecedented string of high-stakes security events in D.C.

The Republican's Jan. 20 swearing-in caps a two-week stretch of national special security events.

4 months ago

Carrie Underwood performs
Arts & Entertainment

Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump’s inauguration events

Other inauguration ceremony performers will include two of the president-elect’s musical favorites, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.

4 months ago

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

4 months ago

Phil Forsyth sits and speaks
Science

‘Small steps are truly worth it’: Philly-area residents discuss climate solutions at WHYY event

Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.

4 months ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy pledges to help struggling families in State of the State address. GOP says he’s overspending

A new paid parental leave policy will go into effect for tens of thousands of state workers, and Murphy called for reformed zoning laws to make it easier to build housing.

4 months ago

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Courts & Law

‘Irreparable harm’: Delaware activists say legislation codifying certain crimes would make it harder for some to get bail

Some advocates argue a constitutional amendment and enabling legislation would make people with some felonies more likely to be held pretrial.

4 months ago

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Workers inside a small pharmacy filling scripts
Health

Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

4 months ago

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