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A look at the ‘Wild West’ of synthetic kratom, which doctors are calling ‘more potent than fentanyl’
Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.
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New Jersey election 2026: Meet the Democrats looking to flip a longtime GOP seat in Congress
Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.
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Philadelphians who care for vacant side yards form group to push for easier land-acquisition process
The coalition wants the Land Bank to give neighbors preferential rights to apply for vacant side yards and expand eligibility.
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What Philly voters need to know about the 2 ballot questions in the May 19 primary
All voters, regardless of party, will decide whether to create a city-run retirement savings program and to make permanent an office that monitors youth services.
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Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes
This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.
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New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker
Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.
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The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.
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Listen 0:50Philadelphians rewrite the Declarations of Independence in Mural Arts printmaking project
More than 1,000 people created personal Declarations of Independence, now on view at the Free Library in a major semiquincentennial civic art project.
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Listen 1:19Quakertown Borough requested the review in March. An investigation by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing.
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Listen 1:18In Philly, artists are using ‘Radical Americana’ to challenge patriotic nostalgia
The citywide project asked 45 artists to exhibit new work rooted in craft heritage for America's 250th anniversary.
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Listen 2:56Pope Leo XIV inspires Habitat for Humanity initiative bringing 26 homes to North Philadelphia
An anonymous donor contributed to 20 Habitat affiliates across the country, including Philadelphia, after the pontiff, a Villanova grad, was elected.
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Listen 1:03Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state’s wetlands
After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.
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Listen 1:19Feds say they are conducting a criminal probe after receiving tips that the companies are illegally employing undocumented immigrants.
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Listen 1:48Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows
Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.
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Listen 1:13The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.
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