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Community
6abc

SEPTA service would be cut nearly in half under new budget proposal if more funding not secured

The transit authority unveiled a budget proposal that would include a reduction to nearly half of its service, fare increases of more than 20% and cuts to the workforce.

5 months ago

Carnaval de Puebla
Community

‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

5 months ago

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El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, firma su primera orden ejecutiva, creando un programa de formación profesional para jóvenes, detrás del escenario después de la ceremonia de toma de posesión en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware.
Community

Primer Estado WhatsApp: ‘Primeras semanas en el cargo, Golpe al tráfico de drogas, y Nuevos aranceles anunciados’

Delaware enfrenta una nueva etapa con cambios en el liderazgo, esfuerzos contra el crimen organizado y decisiones que marcan la política económica del estado.

5 months ago

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Community

New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know

Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.

5 months ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

5 months ago

SEPTA bus
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia extends SEPTA deal to provide free trips for city workers

The city’s budget proposal put the future of free SEPTA rides for city workers into question, but a new deal ensures the program will remain.

5 months ago

Listen 0:58
Pati Smith smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Patti Smith takes another look back in a new memoir, ‘Bread of Angels’

In her new book, the poet-writer-musician reflects on her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her move to Michigan and her grief over the death of her husband.

5 months ago

Camden residents hold signs reading STOP the BURN and HOLD EMR ACCOUNTABLE
Politics & Policy

Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire

EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.

5 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Community

Pennsylvania is recruiting bilingual workers with a pay incentive pilot program

The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.

5 months ago

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Volunteers at New Jersey’s beaches last year
Science

Thousands of bottle caps, plastic pieces littered New Jersey beaches last year, report finds

Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.

5 months ago

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Kate Quinn
Community

Mütter Museum’s controversial executive director is gone; new CEO weighs in

Her leadership for the past 2.5 years has been polarizing, and led to controversies both internal and external.

5 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia experts, researchers discuss importance of arts in education

Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.

5 months ago

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Community

‘52 weeks of Firsts’: Philadelphia prepares for 2026 by making a list of firsts

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

5 months ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

Prospect will begin closing Crozer Health if Pa. does not provide $9 million

If another cash infusion doesn’t arrive by Wednesday, the hospital system could begin diverting ambulances and patients to other facilities as soon as Thursday morning.

5 months ago

side-by-side photos of Kenyatta Johnson holding a toy gun, and the toy gun
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids

Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.

5 months ago

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