Five Camden schools will share a $1.25M grant for expanded programs
Listen to article • 0:00 minHundreds of elementary and middle school students in Camden will get a major boost in the classroom this year thanks to a $1.25 million grant…
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announces the 2027 Flower Show theme and ticket prices
Listen to article • 0:00 minIn recognition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 200th anniversary, the theme for the 2027 Philadelphia Flower Show is Iconic.The annual showcase, scheduled for March 13-21…
Sicklerville man arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder for Wawa shooting
Listen to article • 0:00 minA 20-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged for allegedly shooting another man inside a Winslow Township Wawa Sunday night.Marcus L. Norman was…
Willingboro’s new Performing Arts Center is opening with a kickoff concert this weekend
Listen to article • 0:00 minWillingboro is finally ready to raise the curtain on the township’s new arts and culture venue with its first performance on Saturday.The celebration for the…
FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider
By MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump is adding to the economic numbers he touts, claiming the lowest poverty numbers in history. In part, he is correct. His comments, made Sunday…
FACT FOCUS: No, Biden did not revoke the White House press passes of more than 400 journalists
By MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House grounds is leading to claims that then-President Joe Biden revoked White…
Bookstores are so back in the Philly area. Booksellers say it’s a backlash to all that doomscrolling.
Listen to article • 0:00 minFishtown Books opened last weekend, the neighborhood’s fifth bookstore. In Manayunk, one couple opened two bookstores on the same street. The August opening of a…
Saddleback Valley teachers demand lower class sizes, special education support amid stalled contract talks
After more than a year of negotiations, contract talks between Saddleback Valley teachers and district officials have reached an impasse over disagreements over class sizes and special education caseloads. The…
Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates 40th anniversary, announces 2026-27 season
The curtain is about to rise on another bustling season at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts with a lineup that includes global talents, Broadway blockbusters, family shows and multicultural…
Massachusetts mayor arrested, charged with pandemic loan fraud, money laundering
Lawrence, Mass. Mayor Brian Depena has been arrested by federal agents on charges of $1.5 million of pandemic loan fraud and money laundering. Federal prosecutors allege he used the stolen…