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University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson
Education

J. Larry Jameson to step down as Penn’s president, ending a tenure during a time of upheaval at the Ivy League institution

Jameson took over as president as protests over the war in Gaza led to charges of antisemitism and threats to federal research dollars.

4 days ago

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2 children's beds are seen in a bedroom.
Community

Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?

A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.

5 days ago

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President Donald Trump stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

Failing to comply with the warnings comes with penalties as high as $2 million a year.

7 days ago

Swarthmore junior Jace Boland, who is facing criminal trespass charges for a protest at his college, speaks
Courts & Law

‘Swarthmore 9’ appear in court to face trespassing charges tied to Gaza protest encampment

The students and activists, who could be the first convicted for a campus protest encampment, are facing up to a year in jail.

7 days ago

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Karen Christen poses for photo at ruins of American revolutionary war
Community

Daughters of the American Revolution honors hospital at Historic Yellow Springs — but can’t officially name any nurses

For decades, descendants of Abigail Hartman Rice have hunted for evidence of their ancestor’s patriotic contribution to enshrine her in the nonprofit.

1 week ago

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A ferris wheel stands in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Community

World’s oldest standing Ferris wheel returns to Phoenixville to rise again

Once a fixture of the Jersey shoreline that shaped Bruce Springsteen, the Phoenix Wheel now stands permanently in the Pennsylvania town where it was made.

1 week ago

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An intricately designed ceramic vase.
Arts & Entertainment

Artist Roberto Lugo debuts new America 250 ceramic at Michener Art Museum

“Permanence: We Were Here” is a four-foot-tall ceramic vessel that explores the Pennsylvania museum’s history as the former site of the Bucks County Jail.

1 week ago

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Three dancers perform on the pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

2 weeks ago

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Close up of a siren on top of a police car at night.
Courts & Law

Montgomery County encourages immigrants to call 911 after decline in non-English emergency calls

In 2025, overall use of Language Line, which provides translation for more than 240 languages in real time, was down 12.4% from 2024.

2 weeks ago

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two scientists at the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab
Science

A look inside the lab tracking Pennsylvania’s ticks

The director of Pennsylvania’s Tick Research Lab offers guidance on tick hotspots, emerging pathogens — and what to do if you’ve been bitten.

2 weeks ago

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Holicong Middle School in the Central Bucks School District
Education

Central Bucks School District support staff call for better wages amid contract negotiations

With their contract set to expire June 30, the Central Bucks Education Support Professional Association urged school board members to address pay and retention concerns.

3 weeks ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at Citizens Bank Park
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex

A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.

3 weeks ago

The empty building where the development will be.
Urban Planning

‘Yes in God’s backyard’: Upper Merion church transforms vacant building into affordable housing

Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.

3 weeks ago

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Five women from the Brandywine Roller Derby team, wearing athletic clothes, kneepads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are in the middle of practicing for roller derby. They are also wearing helmets, which have a variety of colorful stickers on them.
Community

WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.

3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Science

Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development

The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.

3 weeks ago

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