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Gov. Shapiro visits North Philly, sues Trump over food bank cuts
“These guys don’t know how to govern,” governor says of feds.
2 hours ago
Camden students bring concerns about budget cuts to New Jersey Department of Education
At least two dozen students along with community members traveled to Trenton asking the board to reverse cuts to address the $91 million deficit.
2 hours ago
Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival returns after 3 years
The free event will be held at Main Street between First Avenue and Third Avenue instead of its original venue outside the former Brandywine Hospital.
5 hours ago
How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly
There are free and discounted transportation options available for aging adults in the city and throughout the region.
5 hours ago
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
The band was set to kick off their tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show.
6 hours ago
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million more people uninsured, CBO says
Over the next decade, the bill would cut taxes by $3.75 trillion, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The president wants the bill on his desk by July 4.
9 hours ago
Attendees were offered free health screenings to monitor blood pressure and sugar levels, and were connected with local health organizations.
11 hours ago
Listen 1:12‘Nothing but God’: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia festival’s history
Odunde CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and COO Adeniyi Ogundana can only give thanks to God as they continue the work the festival’s founders began.
15 hours ago
‘Rocky start’: Progressives say Delaware Gov. Meyer’s transparency efforts are a mixed bag
Advocates had hoped Gov. Meyer and progressive lawmakers would introduce significant transparency initiatives this year.
15 hours ago
Listen 1:00Carstarphen is running for his second full term in office. Residents will also pick three at-large council members.
16 hours ago
The Center for Families and Relationships and Project HOME have partnered to open a new mental health unit in North Philadelphia at the Helen Brown Community Center.
16 hours ago
Listen 1:35Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here’s what we know
Foreign-made steel and aluminum is used in household products like soup cans and paper clips as well as big-ticket items like a stainless-steel refrigerators and cars.
1 day ago
From field to pitch: The Linc gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with soccer-friendly turf
A new HERO Hybrid grass blend was laid and some stadium seats were removed to meet FIFA’s standards for Philly’s eight games this summer.
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Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.
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Mayor Parker hits the town hall circuit to promote $6.7 billion budget plan
The mayor and city officials offer nitty-gritty details and broad vision at a North Philly church.
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