What happens to a city’s arts ecosystem when an institution disappears?
Listen to article • 0:00 minWhen the University of the Arts closed in June 2024, Philadelphia lost more than a campus.Nearly two years later, the effects of that loss are…
N.Y.ers can’t afford to grow old here
Anita has lived in Chelsea for 63 years. At 71, she struggles with mobility issues, receives just $23.83 in monthly SNAP benefits, and grows her own tomatoes to help save…
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence. Scout seems insightful,…
Can City Hall keep 925 West Philly homes affordable?
Listen to article • 0:00 minAnother 925 units of affordable housing in Philadelphia are in danger of disappearing, leading to a heated exchange between Philadelphia officials and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier…
It’s the first day of spring, which means free Rita’s water ice
It’s the first day of spring — or better known in the Philadelphia region as a far more important unofficial holiday: Free Rita’s Italian Ice Day. The Bensalem-born national water…
The Center for Professional Counseling Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives in Southern California – CIFC
PRWire: NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — March 19, 2026 — The Center for Professional Counseling is proud to announce its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of providing accessible, high-quality mental health…
Costs are spiking for specialty drugs. How are employers and insurers handling it?
At a health plan for private school employees in Pennsylvania, pharmacy expenses are expected to hit 30% of total healthcare costs this year. Drug costs have risen faster than medical…
Mikie Sherrill’s budget would kick high-earning seniors off a new tax relief program, expand mental health services for kids
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget would kick some seniors off a new property tax relief program, a move that she said would save the state hundreds of millions…
Rowan University unveils $690 million project it says could be part of a ‘new Silicon Valley’ in the Northeast
Rowan University is planning a $690 million development project backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in New Jersey tax credits that would feature healthcare facilities, housing at a walkable…
Liz Helms: California must lead again on Alzheimer’s care
California has long been a national leader in health policy — from expanding coverage to advancing patient protections. Now, as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias place a growing strain on…