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Construction begins at Philly’s Westpark Apartments site
The Philadelphia Housing Authority project covers 1,000 units and is expected to cost upwards of $500 million to complete.
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Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War
While George Washington’s army waged war against Britain, Yellow Springs Hospital fought a deadlier enemy: contagious disease.
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Listen 3:39SEPTA says trolley wire replacements are done, estimates tunnel will reopen in ‘weeks’
With the trolley tunnel from West Philly to Center City closed the past two months, roughly 60,000 trolley riders have relied on the El or a shuttle.
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The Friendship House is a Wilmington community organization that helps homeless residents find stability and resources.
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3rd victim dies after Bucks County nursing home explosion; several survivors file lawsuit
A 66-year-old woman from Levittown has become the third person to die following the explosion and fire at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center on Dec. 23.
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Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection
The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.
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Listen 1:04Philadelphia district attorney, controller and judges take oath of office for new term
Almost three dozen judges joined the district attorney and city controller in taking their oath of office in a formal ceremony.
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Listen 1:06The Birds are back in the playoffs to defend their Super Bowl championship. What you need to know
The Eagles are ready to defend their Super Bowl championship. With first-round playoff matchups set, here’s everything you need to know.
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How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia
Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.
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Listen 4:42Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him
The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.
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Listen 1:10Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation
“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.
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Reawakening Pennsylvania’s forgotten whiskey history
During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the rye whiskey industry. Prohibition caused most of the distilleries to close, and the state’s legacy was forgotten.
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Listen 3:35After weekend protests called Trump’s military actions an overstep, some Venezuelans living in Philadelphia said they want Maduro to face justice.
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Listen 1:28Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event
Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills.
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Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons
Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.
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