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Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a Penn museum archive
A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s.
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SEPTA riders prepare for fare increases and service restoration on Sunday
SEPTA leaders said increased fares are necessary to help close its $213 million deficit. They expect the new price to generate $31 million a year.
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Elections 2025: What are the ballot questions facing Philly suburban voters?
From preserving open space to funding local police, here's a round-up of ballot referendum questions in Chester and Montgomery counties.
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They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
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SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts
Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.
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The Delaware Department of Justice employee hurt at least two people at the St. George’s Technical High School lot, police say. He has since been fired.
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Listen 0:47Drawing from personal loss, Lightning Rod Special’s new work takes audiences through the chaos of end-of-life care, memory and legacy at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
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Listen 8:03Macy’s building is both setting and inspiration for a Philly Fringe Fest cabaret
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s “The Layaway” is a cheeky and mischievous take on opulence and commerce.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told a news conference that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting.
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Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session
The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.
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Listen 1:07‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.
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Listen 3:22Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract
Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.
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Penn State to wind down WPSU after board of trustees declines transfer to WHYY
In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.
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Listen 1:27The NCAA's integrity program flagged unusual betting activities, including athletes betting on their own games and sharing information for betting purposes.
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Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.
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