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The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water, its building in Camden, N.J., seen in the foreground on June 17, 2024. The company is merging with Essential Utilities. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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American Water, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility

The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.

7 months ago

TSA workers and air traffic controllers just missed their first full paycheck
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Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown

As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.

7 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
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Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

7 months ago

Congregate meals bring senior center members together
Aging
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company

Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.

7 months ago

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Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia marks 30th anniversary of Million Man March as reminder to ‘always push back against injustice’

The 1995 march in the nation’s capital called on Black men to unite to work toward social and civic change.

7 months ago

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a sign for Lincoln University and police lights
Crime
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
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1 dead, 6 injured after shooting during homecoming celebration at Lincoln University

A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.

7 months ago

Betsey Piette holds a sign that reads
International
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office

Protesters called on Fetterman to stop military aid to Israel and speak up in support of aid to Gaza.

7 months ago

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A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport
Government
National
Travel

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Flights were delayed Thursday at major airports like LaGuardia and Newark due to air traffic controller shortages.

7 months ago

Joanne Craig, chief impact officer for the Foundation of Delaware County
Home & Family
Kids
Pennsylvania

‘It takes a village’: Foundation for Delaware County launches Family Village

The Foundation for Delaware County is bringing all of their programming under one tent to create a continuum of care for families with low incomes.

7 months ago

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Pennsylvania
Sports
Billy Penn

Women’s sports fans excited to see U.S. women’s national team at Subaru Park in Chester — even if the team lost

In a banner year for women’s sports in Philly, fans and advocates were excited to see top-level women’s soccer in the area — and they want more.

7 months ago

Tonya Johnson and Alibay Barkley (left) [AP Photo/Julie Jacobson], parents of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (right) [AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.].
Studio 2
Home & Family
Homelessness
Housing
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Eagles Saquon Barkley’s mom Tonya Johnson

Johnson talks about raising the Eagles running back and NFL star, as well as their journey to help others with the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.

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WHYY board agrees to WPSU acquisition plan

The central Pennsylvania station that serves 1.5 million people was slated to shut down after an earlier agreement was rejected by Penn State.

7 months ago

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One person was seriously injured after an accident
Delaware
K-12
6abc

School bus driver killed in accident during evacuation drill outside Newark, Delaware middle school

A spokesperson for Gauger Cobbs Middle School said there were a few minor injuries to students, but that no one required hospitalization.

7 months ago

Reading Terminal Market
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What even is a food hall? A deep dive on two new spots hitting Philly with diverging philosophies

Gather and Wonder food halls are both looking to make an impact in Philadelphia, but have distinctly different visions for how to do it.

7 months ago

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Crime
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
6abc

Kada Scott was shot in the head, medical examiner says; suspect held without bail

On Wednesday, officials announced that Kada Scott's death was ruled a homicide. The suspect, 21-year-old Keon King, was charged with murder.

7 months ago

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