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‘Philadelphia in Color’ celebrates the grit and glam of the amateur photographer
Hidden City’s visual tome to the spirit of mid-century Philly features work by over 200 professional and amateur photographers.
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The draft plan includes a possible state takeover of schools. Marten talked with WHYY News about the proposal.
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Delaware invests more than $1.3 million to build health care workforce in Kent, Sussex counties
The funding comes from the Rural Health Transformation Program, and aims to address the two medically underserved counties.
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Delaware’s Mt. Cuba Center touts the benefits of native goldenrods
Goldenrods are not to be confused with ragweed. These fall-blooming native plants don’t trigger allergies and insects love them.
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Philly Music Fest celebrates 10 years of growing the area’s music scene
Since starting in 2017, the festival has expanded from two days to a full week. Headliners included The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sweet Pill.
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A South Street staple for over two decades, the nonprofit and thrift shop held an afternoon-long block party to celebrate its 21st birthday.
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Kensington gets another cleanup effort. What’s changed this time?
As Philadelphia’s Kensington “Blitz” continues, outreach workers and people on the street say services are still missing.
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Adult recreational sports are booming. Here’s why Philadelphians keep showing up
Players say they're turning to leagues not just for exercise but for competition, connection and an escape from work and screens.
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Philadelphia-area heating costs could rise 9% this winter, but not for everyone
As Americans struggle to afford rising utility bills, many are forced to choose among paying for energy, food and medical care.
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The federal government is lending as much as $4.4 billion to restart power plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
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Schuylkill Center completes $1 million project to curb flooding, erosion
The restoration uses the natural landscape to manage stormwater runoff and protect wildlife habitat in North Philadelphia.
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Wooden Shoe Books, South Street’s anarchist bookstore, marks 50 years, surprising even its founders
Volunteer-run since 1976, the bookseller celebrates its role in Philadelphia's left-wing history with a block party Saturday.
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Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way?
Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.
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Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus
Rita Collins has taken her Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary around the country. This week, she found the love of reading alive and well at Drexel.
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Customers will see higher average premium prices on Get Covered New Jersey during annual open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1.
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