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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

5 months ago

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Linda McMahon speaks
Education

Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

After Tuesday’s layoffs, the Education Department’s staff will sit at roughly half of its previous 4,100, the agency said.

5 months ago

Two people prepare sandwiches at the Burlington County Library
Community

Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District

Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.

5 months ago

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Testing water samples in a lab
Science

6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations

Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

5 months ago

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Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, N.J.
Community

Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond

A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee

The bill was part of a state-sponsored test of using speed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits. Its future is now uncertain.

5 months ago

Brandon Graham holds up the trophy
Community

Philadelphia Eagles ‘enthusiastically’ accept White House invitation after Super Bowl win

“We sent an invitation, they enthusiastically accepted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

5 months ago

Aliya Jones (left) and Vida Neil stage a protest
Community

South Camden residents demand change from EMR after scrapyard fire

“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”

5 months ago

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Lead pipes
Science

Estudio de la Universidad de Delaware encuentra 2,000 tuberías de plomo de un siglo de antigüedad en Wilmington. ¿Qué pasará a continuación?

El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.

5 months ago

a Bethany Beach police vehicle
Courts & Law

‘Estos tipos no estaban trabajando’: 2 jefes de policía de Bethany Beach, Delaware, sustrajeron $150,000 en pagos de horas extras

El jefe Redmon y el capitán Cathell no les dijeron a los oficiales de menor rango que había cientos de turnos de horas extra disponibles. Entonces se apropiaron del dinero.

5 months ago

Lorraine O’Neill visits Longwood Gardens with her mother, Liz O’Neill, joined by her father and brother.
Community

A hidden housing crisis: The fight for stable homes for Delaware adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Advocates are pushing for more resources to help adults with disabilities in Delaware who live with aging parents.

5 months ago

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A man in the center of a large room does tai chi, and several people are doing it with him
Health

As more people in Pennsylvania and Delaware reach 65, staying active in retirement comes to the forefront

About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.

5 months ago

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Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Philly DA says ‘Big Naddy Gang’ is no more after 3 members sentenced

Three more BNG members entered guilty pleas for murders and related offenses, and could be spending much or all of their remaining lives in prison.

5 months ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

Short-term agreement reached to keep Crozer Health open

The Foundation for Delaware County will provide an undisclosed amount of funding to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital operational in the short term.

5 months ago

Matt Meyer signs his first executive order
Politics & Policy

On the record: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sounds off on court reform, port modernization and Trump

Gov. Matt Meyer talks about his priorities as he settles into his new role as chief executive of the First State.

5 months ago

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