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Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed due to cargo ship strike, state representative says
No injuries have been reported. Commuters are urged to find alternate routes.
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The 10-year-old’s tragic death has prompted investigations from virtually all sides of Philadelphia’s city government.
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Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office confirms accidental cause of Milford school fire
Investigators say the October fire that damaged Lulu M. Ross Elementary School was sparked by an electrical failure.
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Listen 0:57How to get involved in Philly’s Love Your Park Fall Weekend
The city’s community-led park friends groups are looking for volunteers to help prepare over 100 public parks for the winter.
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Penn is the oldest university in the country, thanks to this technicality
The school is hosting a Firstival party this Saturday to celebrate its No. 1 status.
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Nov. 12–15: Delaware Renaissance Faire, a fall-themed wine festival and Kansas in South Jersey are among the weekend highlights.
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Listen 5:29NJ PEN is hosting its first Small Business Street Fair to help boost the community amid changing rules on reaching customers online.
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Listen 1:05Nor’easter will bring rain and chilly temps to Philadelphia region
Philadelphia will miss the snow forecast for parts of New England and New York.
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Delaware County property owners could catch a break from tax increases in 2027
“This year, I'm glad we don't have to do it, but it is going to be a tight budget,” Delaware County Council Vice Chair Christine Reuther said.
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Listen 0:49Philadelphia teachers union releases plan to save 17 schools
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to intervene to stop the closures and begin overdue maintenance.
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Listen 0:57Exit Philly, stage laugh: 6 theater picks worth the trip
From a libido-boosting farce in Camden to holiday hijinks in the suburbs, these shows offer an escape with a punchline.
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Cyberthieves trick a Central Jersey town into wiring them $26 million, mayor says
Residents of Cranbury Township only learned about the September heist last week.
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“Why is this such a difficult decision to make when the money is there?” asked one Cobbs Creek renter at risk of displacement.
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Listen 1:07Are AI bots running these Philadelphia and New Jersey news sites?
Billy Penn spent months keeping tabs on several local news websites that may be using AI and impersonating authors. What we found had us questioning reality.
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Pat Croce’s path from mile-a-minute entrepreneur to mindfulness meditation teacher
The entrepreneur, former 76ers executive and motivational speaker has written a book about meditation and finding inner peace.
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