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Colin Kaepernick sparks Philly students’ creative storytelling with AI
The activist and former NFL quarterback’s Lumi app is helping with the school district’s five-year plan to improve literacy.
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The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.
2 hours ago
With no more county line ballot design in the Garden State, a super PAC played a crucial part in the outcome of the race.
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Everything happening in Philly during the World Cup
World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town
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Pride Month is here: Philly has a lots of events planned to celebrate
There are a lot of ways you celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities around the city. Here is your guide.
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New Jersey primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results
Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.
11 hours ago
Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.
13 hours ago
Listen 1:04Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS
A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
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Listen 2:02State lawmakers let Fenwick Island change its charter in 2008 to permit voting by corporations, trusts and other “artificial" entities.
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Listen 1:45Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November
Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.
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Listen 0:38Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District
Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
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Listen 0:45Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.
21 hours ago
Listen 0:40Michael McGuire wins Republican primary for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District
The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.
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In November, Peace will face Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981.
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Listen 0:45‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close
A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.
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