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‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

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Billy Penn

Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut

Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.

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WHYY hosts foster care resources fair as states face foster parent shortage

The number of licensed foster homes across the U.S. is on the decline.

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Philly’s William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City

The venerable nonprofit had planned to leave its longtime home on Spruce Street.

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Delaware
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Homelessness

El clero se une a los defensores de casas para personas sin hogar en una manifestación instando a los funcionarios de Wilmington a hacer más para abordar la falta de vivienda

Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al ayuntamiento de Wilmington como parte de un movimiento para conseguir apoyo para programas que ayuden a los pobres.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware
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Policing

‘A beacon for Wilmington’: Former prisoners, politicians urge state to reconsider plan to shutter Plummer work-release center

Community advocates say the facility is critical in the transition from incarceration to freedom for Wilmington residents and their families.

2 weeks ago

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Energy
Pennsylvania

Pa. households can apply for heating bill assistance after monthlong delay

The state delayed its LIHEAP program as it waited for federal funds held up by the government shutdown. The program opens Wednesday, Dec. 3.

2 weeks ago

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Home & Family
Kids

Thinking about becoming a foster parent in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Here’s what to know

The operations of foster agencies in all three states vary, but they share the same goal: to provide children care in a safe, supportive environment.

2 weeks ago

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Animals
Philadelphia
Public Health

What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.

2 weeks ago

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outside West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington
Delaware
Home & Family
K-12

With 470 children in Delaware’s foster care system, teens wait the longest for homes and many age out without stability

Older kids face the steepest challenges in Delaware’s foster care system to find housing, jobs and transportation as they age out.

2 weeks ago

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Community Events
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New Jersey
Public Safety

Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

2 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

2 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

East Passyunk storeowners kick off holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday

One of the longest-standing commercial corridors in Philadelphia is “Small Business Saturday central.”

2 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

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New Jersey
Transportation
Travel

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured and taken to the hospital after the Oct. 30 incident on board the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, N.J.

2 weeks ago

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