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Politics & Policy

Montgomery County releases Community Health Assessment report

The results and ongoing conversations will inform county officials’ work on a Community Health Improvement Plan.

5 months ago

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outside the Fashion District Mall
Urban Planning

Philly unrings the bell on Sixers Market Street arena zoning changes

The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former zoning.

5 months ago

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas swims in a preliminary heat for the 500 meter freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta
Community

Former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas has been at the center of the transgender student athlete debate. Here’s what to know

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for Penn over the swimmer.

5 months ago

Dan Meuser speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Pa. Congressman Dan Meuser signals possible governor bid during Philly visit, as Democrats voice frustration over federal cuts

Dan Meuser — one of Trump's strongest allies in the commonwealth — held a town hall-style event to show “appreciation” to Black Philadelphia voters who shifted to support him.

5 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (
Politics & Policy

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

The White House says the department would not close completely right now. It is to retain certain critical functions, like managing federal student loans and Pell grants.

5 months ago

Oronde McClain and Qayona Williams look on
Community

Survivor Connection: A new tool linking journalists to Philly gun violence survivors

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors.

5 months ago

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Lori Peterson speaks to protesters
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

West Oak Lane tenants say their landlord illegally collected rent for months. Now they’re suing

The class-action complaint calls on Odin Properties to make Bentley Manor safe and repay tenants who unlawfully paid rent.

5 months ago

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Ghost guns
Politics & Policy

‘You cannot live freely if you are living in fear’: Delaware County Council considers ‘ghost gun’ ban

If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.

5 months ago

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people at the food bank
Politics & Policy

‘A devastating impact’: Leaders say federal cuts will worsen food insecurity in Bucks County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it was cutting two programs that provide a total of $1 billion in funding nationwide to address food insecurity.

5 months ago

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Franklin Square PATCO stop
Community

PATCO’s Franklin Square station to reopen in April, marking ‘an exciting new chapter’

Commuters and travelers alike will be able to board PATCO from 7th and Race streets in Philadelphia.

5 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seen just before a tush push, or brotherly shove
Community

Banning the tush push among proposed NFL rule changes

The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push — a play the Philadelphia Eagles effectively used on their path to a Super Bowl win.

5 months ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate

Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.

5 months ago

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A rifle seen in the street near an officer
Courts & Law
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Police shoot man in Philly’s Point Breeze neighborhood, rifle seen lying in street

Officers confronted the man on the 1600 block of Moore Street after he was seen walking with a rifle. The man is hospitalized in critical condition; no officers were injured.

5 months ago

A University of Pennsylvania sign
Education

Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Penn over trans athlete policies

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

5 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey

Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

5 months ago

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