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Penn State to wind down WPSU after board of trustees declines transfer to WHYY

In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.

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NCAA investigates former basketball players from 6 schools, including Temple, for sports betting violations

The NCAA's integrity program flagged unusual betting activities, including athletes betting on their own games and sharing information for betting purposes.

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Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

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Haverford Township passes new helmet requirement for kids on e-bikes, electric scooters

Starting in January, parents of children under 16 not wearing a helmet could face $25 fines.

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Taylor Hospital has a buyer. Can Delaware County investors find a way to reopen it?

Prospect Medical Holdings closed Taylor Hospital in April. The former Crozer Health hospital now has a new owner.

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Cooking up community: Library’s free program brings together literacy, food

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Edible Alphabet program fosters community and language learning through cooking.

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Charges downgraded in fatal Center City Philadelphia shooting due to video evidence

Surveillance and cellphone video show a confrontation between Jardine and the suspect, identified by police as 45-year-old John Kelly, escalating quickly.

3 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment
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Philadelphia Theatre Company offering up Pulitzer-winning play, and Fringe support to 5 local artists

“Primary Trust” opens Sept. 19. The group’s creative team also helped with Cannonball productions as part of Fringe.

3 days ago

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Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court justices up for retention make rare public appearance together in face of campaign to oust them

The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.

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The former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove and present day Horsham Air Guard Station is shown Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Horsham, Pa. The military is checking whether chemicals from firefighting foam might have contaminated groundwater at hundreds of sites nationwide and potentially tainted drinking water, the Defense Department said. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Urban Planning

Horsham Township has big plans to redevelop former Willow Grove Naval base

The redevelopment plans include a town center, aviation museum and several homes.

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Arts & Entertainment
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Etch-y, not edgy, art: Teacher uses a toy from his childhood to show his love for all things Philadelphia

John Obringer uses an Etch A Sketch to draw Philly sports logos, the LOVE sign and the Philly skyline. Others are buying his artwork.

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Politics & Policy

SEPTA avoids cuts for another 2 years. Pa. agency grants request for SEPTA to use maintenance funds

PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.

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Community

40th annual Mushroom Festival takes root in Kennett Square, celebrating heritage and all things fungi

“Chances are, if you're eating mushrooms … they came from Pennsylvania,” said Gale Ferranto, a third-generation Kennett Square mushroom farmer.

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Education

Bucks County Community College students can now get their bachelor’s degree in Wales

The higher education collaboration was sparked in part by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator Rob McElhenney’s relationship with the Welsh city.

6 days ago

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Education

Breakthrough Collaborative trains teachers, aids students in Philadelphia’s underrepresented communities

“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.

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