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3 people killed, 10 others injured in Grays Ferry mass shooting
The mass shooting comes on the heels of another in South Philadelphia that left eight people injured over the weekend.
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King of Prussia to develop 1.8-acre Recharge Park. It’s an emblem of a grander vision
Adding a small park is just a small step in a larger effort to improve the physical appearance of the busy commercial corridor.
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Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work
The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.
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Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
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14th annual Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival comes to an end with closing ceremony
The six-week festival concluded Sunday with film screenings, live music and exhibitions highlighting Latino culture.
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Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.
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DC33 strike enters 6th day after union and city fail to reach deal
No deal was reached between the union and the city of Philadelphia on the strike's fifth day.
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Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area
When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.
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Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer
Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.
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Philadelphia city workers’ strike continues on Day 5. Talks between union, officials resume
Wage increases are the sticking point in the negotiations.
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Independence National Historical Park and its demolished history: What you need to know
Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949?
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South Philadelphia mass shooting sees 8 injured
Police said Saturday that all victims are in stable condition.
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Currently, members of the public can only see filings of some 350 politicians and other top officials by filing a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Starting as just an idea from personal interest, one of the free library’s newest clubs taps an unexpected note in the community.
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