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Wilmington passes budget with property tax hike, but mayor says it doesn’t do enough
Wilmington approved the city’s first property tax hike in five years, but Mayor Mike Purzycki says it doesn’t do enough to raise revenue and could lead to layoffs.
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Camden is main beneficiary of N.J.’s federal brownfield cleanup grants
N.J. is receiving a $6.5 million grant to clean up contaminated areas known as brownfields. A significant portion is going to Elijah Perry Park in Camden.
4 years ago
Delco sues Prospect Medical, Crozer hospitals to keep behavioral health services open
Crozer has promised officials it will temporarily stop the closure of the behavioral health services at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester as a gesture of good faith.
4 years ago
‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
4 years ago
FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites on June 16
Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas remain in the bidding for the first 48-team World Cup.
4 years ago
Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena.
4 years ago
Oz, McCormick prepare for recount in Pa. GOP Senate race
A recount would mean that the outcome of the race might not be known until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.
4 years ago
Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps
Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.
4 years ago
G7 countries to provide $19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
The G7 leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure its finances do not hinder its ability to defend itself from Russia.
4 years ago
‘How dare you!’: Grief, anger from Buffalo victims’ kin
Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.
4 years ago
2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday
The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.
4 years ago
Meet Ryan Long, the Philly rideshare driver who’s on a Jeopardy! winning streak
Ryan Long is clearly brilliant, but he is also very humble.
4 years ago
City Council weighing citywide contract converting Philly street lights to LEDs
The modernization project will also mean malfunctioning lights will be fixed based on real-time reports, and not based on resident complaints.
4 years ago
Teen committee conducts gun violence survey to bring solutions to city officials
A new teen committee surveyed 1300 students throughout the Philadelphia area on gun violence solutions. “Better gun laws” and more support for families were among the asks.
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Penn Medicine has expanded its telehealth program to increase access to medication that helps people stop using opioids.
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