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A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday
“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.
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PECO bills will rise by about $5 on average starting June 1
The increase comes as rising demand and infrastructure costs continue pushing electricity bills higher.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy
The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.
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School District of Philadelphia approves $4.6 billion operating budget
The approval comes as the city school system faces a $300 million deficit after federal pandemic funds ran out.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was denied entry to the facility this week, said Health Department inspectors were not allowed to do a full inspection.
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‘Yes in God’s backyard’: Upper Merion church transforms vacant building into affordable housing
Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.
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SEPTA board approves budget and bus route changes
In the works for years, the changes are designed to streamline service and will cause some people to make multiple route changes to replace what was once a one-vehicle ride.
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Listen 1:05WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.
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One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.
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Women’s incarceration in the U.S., by the numbers
Women face unique challenges in a prison system originally designed for men
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Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:08Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past
The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”
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Listen 2:05America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution
The event, hosted by WHYY and Penn’s McNeil Center, brought together a panel of students and educators to discuss the meaning of democracy.
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Phase-one costs of the Edgemoor container terminal construction have ballooned from $415 million to $669 million.
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Listen 0:50Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development
The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.
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