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Bob Dix painting a bell
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

In 2026, Philadelphia neighborhoods will show off with bells on

The statewide Bells Across PA project will highlight towns and neighborhoods to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

1 month ago

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A mother and son embrace for a hug in their kitchen
Home & Family
Kids
New Jersey

New Jersey’s adoption numbers are down. Here’s why

The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.

1 month ago

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Billies award winners celebrate with a group photo
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The Billies look back at a year full of notable Philadelphians

From a trailblazing minister to the founder of the city’s first woman’s sports bar to an advocate for gun violence survivors, here’s a look back at the annual celebration.

1 month ago

An encampment of people experiencing homelessness
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

A sweep of Kensington homeless encampments is underway

The “service days” follow enforcement of restrictions on mobile providers.

1 month ago

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber gestures after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Schwarber to stay with the Phillies on record-breaking new deal

The slugger and clubhouse leader chose Philly over several other offers, keeping “Schwarbombs” in South Philly for as long as he can “keep evolving.”

1 month ago

volunteers handing out food
Food & Drink
New Jersey

New Jersey food banks report rising demand for help this holiday season

Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows his solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the fourth inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Philadelphia
Sports

Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports

Kyle Schwarber's new contract with Philly could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans.

1 month ago

File - West End Neighborhood House en Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware
Home & Family
K-12

Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad

Los niños mayores afrontan los desafíos más difíciles en el sistema de cuidado temporal de Delaware para encontrar vivienda, trabajo y transporte a medida que crecen.

1 month ago

A Leap of Faith child care owner Melanie Thomas-Price works with fifth-grader Cameryn Jones
Home & Family
Kids
New Jersey

New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December

Applications were closed last August because of a funding gap. The state hopes to accept new children starting in January.

1 month ago

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Saquon Barkley greets fans on South Broad Street during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory parade
Philadelphia
Sports

10 most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports in 2025

2025 marked a year of high highs and low lows in Philly sports. The Eagles won the Super Bowl and the Flyers lost a legend.

1 month ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist alongside first lady Melania Trump
National
Outdoors
Public Spaces

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday

Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.

2 months ago

Kids carry a banner during El Museo del Barrio's 47th annual Three Kings Day parade in New York
Community Events
Delaware
Home & Family

From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture

Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.

2 months ago

The Residents' Memorial tree in Ocean City, New Jersey
Community Events
New Jersey

Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition

Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.

2 months ago

Marcia Reiver, a ceramic artist in Ardmore, shows off her wares
Business
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market

This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”

2 months ago

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A man wearing a sweatshirt with the Local 234 logo on it
Employment
Philadelphia
Transportation

‘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.

2 months ago

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