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Philly Puerto Rican community pressures federal officials to act amid ‘humanitarian crisis’
More than half a million Puerto Ricans are enduring days-long water shutoffs due to drought and infrastructure issues.
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Philly’s Kensington High shuttered after asbestos issue discovered during HVAC replacement
Last year, the School District of Philadelphia became the first in the country to be criminally charged over its management of asbestos.
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Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia
Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.
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Homebuying in the Philly area is more expensive than last year. Here’s why
The news is particularly challenging for first-time homebuyers daunted by overvalued sale prices and high mortgage rates.
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Listen 1:08Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.
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Listen 1:07In New Jersey, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is helping to instill hope and change lives
After completing a sober living program, a man who was unhoused and addicted to drugs is now working as a peer recovery specialist.
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Environmentalists say contaminated waterways in Philadelphia are caused by raw sewage overflows.
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Listen 1:19Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm
Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.
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Lindenwold council reverses ‘one camera at a time’ policy for meetings after resident sues
Alfosno Penna filed suit in July against Lindenwold Borough Council over the policy approved in January.
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Listen 0:59Iemad Saifo, owner of Zena’s, an American-Mediterranean restaurant in Collingswood, is scheduled for a bail hearing Friday morning.
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Listen 2:18State Rep. Josué Ortega faces misdemeanor charges months after allegedly striking a woman, causing a black eye.
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Mayor Parker vows to help preserve hundreds of subsidized rentals in the West Philly area
The announcement comes more than a year after the owner of Neighborhood Restorations told the city he planned to sell his portfolio of affordable units.
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Listen 1:34Aug. 13–16: A kid-friendly science fair at the Franklin Institute, the music of Frankie Beverly and a free concert at Spruce Street Harbor Park are the highlights.
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Listen 6:09A report from the State Employee Benefits Committee said market realities prevent more strident moves to address rising drug costs.
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Listen 1:03City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center
The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.
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