Community
Major overhaul set to begin on Shore bridge linking to barrier island
Construction will soon get underway on a key bridge that links mainland Cape May County to a barrier island.
4 years ago
Activists take over meeting on Philly refinery cleanup, demand public involvement
Tired of being left out of the process, protesters refused to let public meetings on cleaning up the refinery site move ahead.
4 years ago
Listen 1:30After shooting of 10-year-old, activists call on communities, city officials to end the violence
For many, the shooting of innocent bystanders, especially children, is a call for outrage at both community complacency and institutional failure.
4 years ago
City adopts regulations that enhance enforcement at raucous N.J. beach
The Brigantine City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that provides law enforcement and local officials more power at the Cove Recreation Area beach.
4 years ago
North Philly street celebrates free bullet hole repairs — and braces for gentrification
After being rocked by the August police shootout, this Nicetown community is stronger than ever.
4 years ago
Care packages help Delaware foster kids adjust to getting uprooted
This year’s “My Blue Duffel” volunteer event in Newark yielded more than 450 care packages for Delaware children entering the foster care system.
4 years ago
Philly Men Are Cookin’, two film fests and Veterans Day activities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”
4 years ago
Listen 5:16More than 100 Philly parks to be cleaned and greened by people who love them
On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.
4 years ago
Councilmember David Oh says he speaks for Asian Americans. Did that help him win?
Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?
4 years ago
Most of nation’s top public universities aren’t affordable for low-income students
Public flagship universities are critical for low-income students because they help with upward mobility. But a new report finds they're often out of reach financially.
4 years ago
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.
4 years ago
215-foot-long cruise ship sinks off Del. coast, the latest addition to underwater reef
The American Glory is the latest addition to the reef off the Delaware coast. The vessel will soon become a destination for fish (and fishing enthusiasts).
4 years ago
Work begins to shore up vulnerable N.J. lighthouse
Cumberland County’s East Point Lighthouse – the second oldest in the state – is in danger of suffering irreparable damage due to years of shoreline erosion.
4 years ago
NWS: Straight-line winds, not a tornado, ripped through Shore town
The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that the damage in Monmouth County's Wall Township was due to straight-line winds.
4 years ago
Election Day 2019: Some issues with Philly’s new voting machines; will Delco flip?
From Pennsylvania’s controversial new voting machines to all 80 seats open in New Jersey’s General Assembly — here’s what you need to know for today.
4 years ago