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Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is poised for change. Here’s what to know
The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.
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The executive order calls for scholarships, especially at faith-based institutions such as Villanova University. But experts say what foster youth need the most is guidance.
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Eight people were killed and 20 were hurt after the plane, operated by the Mexican company Med Jets, crashed in Northeast Philly in January.
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Parent company Tower Health will lay off 131 people at Pottstown Hospital by January and close the facility’s ICU, cancer center and endoscopy suite.
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Listen 1:11‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers
Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.
13 hours ago
Listen 1:05EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.
13 hours ago
In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.
15 hours ago
Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game
Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat.
23 hours ago
For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means
Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.
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Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year
The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.
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Listen 1:19About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.
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Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use
The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.
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Listen 0:49SEPTA union members vote to authorize strike
Union leaders say the authorization is meant to increase pressure at the bargaining table, not to begin a strike immediately.
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Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital
The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.
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The mission of the campaign is to spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and what additional factors lead to risk conditions.
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