
Archives: Articles
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.
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‘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
Listen 1:21Delaware 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
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.
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Listen 0:57Trump 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.
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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.
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Listen 0:58Patti 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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 0:54Thousands 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.
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Listen 1:17Mütter 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.
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Listen 1:25Philadelphia experts, researchers discuss importance of arts in education
Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.
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‘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.
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Listen 1:12Prospect 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.
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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.
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