
Community
Local news and stories from Philadelphia, Delaware, and southern New Jersey
Limited assistance plagues Delawareans seeking utility assistance. But new laws could help avoid shutoffs.
2 days ago
Listen 3:17Michael Hilton also works with the Trenton Restorative Street Team as a high-risk interventionist, helping to settle disputes.
2 days ago
Listen 1:385 people, including children, shot at West Philadelphia recreation center
Officials say a 16-year-old is in critical condition, while a 10-year-old, 11-year-old and another teenager are listed as stable. A Christy Rec Center employee was also shot.
2 days ago
Gardeners breathe a ‘sigh of relief’ over Summer Winter Community Garden preservation
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hopes the Summer Winter Community Garden deal will be a model for securing more garden land.
2 days ago
Listen 1:01Philly airport ranked 3rd-worst in the U.S. in a recent survey. Is it really that bad?
AirHelp ranked PHL low on its national list, largely due to an emphasis on flight delays in its scoring.
2 days ago
Here’s what you need to know as Delaware legal weed sales start Friday, Aug. 1
The launch at existing medical dispensaries comes more than two years after legalization, but a key cannabis advocate is calling for a boycott.
2 days ago
Listen 1:48Millville glassblowing studio looks to help veterans with PTSD and emotional trauma
Founded in partnership with Rowan University, the studio looks to help local veterans through building community and fostering creativity.
3 days ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers say child care is broken, but don’t agree on how to fix it — yet
State lawmakers are promising changes to improve affordability for families, profitability for businesses and less debt for teachers by cutting red tape.
3 days ago
Listen 1:28Remembering Ryne Sandberg, the key player in possibly the worst trade in Phillies’ history
The onetime Phillies draft pick turned out to be one of the greatest players ever — after the team traded him away.
3 days ago
Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong opens new clubhouse in Old City
The club’s membership has grown with the rise in popularity of the tabletop game across the nation.
3 days ago
Trenton’s Water Walkers find fellowship, fitness and friendship in the pool
Trenton's Water Walkers have been working out together since the height of the COVID pandemic. Participants said they have found community through the fitness program.
4 days ago
Glassboro-Camden Line closer than ever, but hurdles remain before construction can begin
Some of the final documents and tests were completed before the construction of Glassboro-Camden Line, but hurdles could still derail the project.
4 days ago