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Simon Joseph at the BUBS counter
Community Events
Neighborhoods
Billy Penn

Kensington’s new cafe, board game and community space, BUBS, is a ‘living room for the neighborhood’

BUBS, open but still waiting on its food license, aims to be a spot for early morning coffee and conversation into the night.

1 year ago

Jane Gaudreau, mother of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, stands in front of a children's playground
Kids
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Spaces

Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school

The playground honors hockey players John and Matt Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last August.

1 year ago

Josh Sanderlin (right) speaks with James Brobyn
Business
Delaware

‘Here to get a little buzz’: Buyers flow into retail marijuana stores as Delaware launches recreational market

Recreational sales began at 12 medical weed dispensaries that paid $100,000 apiece for conversion licenses. Thirty retail-only stores are coming too.

1 year ago

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A man works in his workshop in Delaware
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Housing

‘Perfect storm’: Low-income Delawareans seek crisis assistance for high utility bills as summer temps soar

Limited assistance plagues Delawareans seeking utility assistance. But new laws could help avoid shutoffs.

1 year ago

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Aaron Geddes punching a heavy bag at the Ike Williams Boxing Academy in Trenton. New Jersey
Crime
New Jersey
Sports

Former Trenton gang member, now a champion boxer, is teaching kids valuable life lessons at his summer boxing camp

Michael Hilton also works with the Trenton Restorative Street Team as a high-risk interventionist, helping to settle disputes.

1 year ago

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Police outside the Christy Rec Center
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
6abc

5 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.

1 year ago

Tomato plants in the Summer Winter Community Garden
PlanPhilly
Environment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

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.

1 year ago

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Airplane pulls up to a gate at Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Philly 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.

1 year ago

The Farm has three retail locations, one in each of Delaware's counties. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stark)
Delaware
Government
Medicine

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.

1 year ago

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A class at WheatonArts gets a lesson on glass blowing
Mental Health
Military
New Jersey

Millville 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.

1 year ago

Shelby Labs, Kristin Marcell and Joe Hogan look on
Business
Kids
Pennsylvania

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.

1 year ago

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Ryne Sandberg, former Phillies manager
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Remembering 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.

1 year ago

Members of Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

1 year ago

Water Walkers Bernadette Jones (left) and Carolyn Lindsay
Changing Communities
New Jersey
Public Spaces

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.

1 year ago

Artist image of Glassboro-Camden Line South Camden Station
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Transportation

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.

1 year ago

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