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April 3–6: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Delaware, a Johnny Cash musical in South Jersey and a restaurant week in the Philly ‘burbs.
24 mins ago
Mommy, the Zoo’s longest resident, is the oldest known first-time mom of her species in the world.
42 mins ago
Philly City Council weighs zoning tweak for ‘Turn the Key’ projects
The legislation is designed to make it easier for developers to build homes in certain sections of the city.
2 hours ago
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.
2 hours ago
What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
For decades, global commerce abided by tariff rates agreed to by the U.S. and 122 other countries during the 1980s and 1990s. On Wednesday, Trump detonated that arrangement.
2 hours ago
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
The review will also look at other defense officials use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle classified material.
3 hours ago
Bucks Commissioner Bob Harvie to challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress in 2026
Harvie, born and raised in Bristol, has served as county commissioner since 2020.
3 hours ago
Listen 1:10Delco Woods set to get a loop trail, formal BMX arrangements and pavilion
Due to fiscal issues, Delaware County is taking a long-term approach to resurrect the former Don Guanella property as its public largest park.
5 hours ago
Listen 0:43Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they’re not loyal
Trump was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his agenda, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
6 hours ago
Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey
The creation and dissemination of deceptive deepfake media is now a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
7 hours ago
El gobernador Matt Meyer habla sobre sus prioridades mientras se adapta a su nuevo rol como director ejecutivo del Primer Estado.
8 hours ago
Los investigadores siguieron las pistas de drogas desde un cártel mexicano hasta Delaware, incautando alrededor de 35 libras de fentanilo, heroína, cocaína y “tranquilizante”.
8 hours ago
Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says
"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.
8 hours ago
The state will direct the $50 million it planned to spend in fiscal year 2026 on expanding Legislative Hall to counter losses in federal funding.
12 hours ago
Listen 1:02Want to help make Philly greener? This big spring tree planting is coming up
More than 60 community groups across Philly and surrounding suburbs will plant trees April 11 to 14.
13 hours ago
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