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Legionnaires’ disease was named after a large outbreak in Philadelphia sickened hundreds of American Legion veterans in the summer of 1976.
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Listen 5:08Feet First Philly offers mini-grants for safer, walkable neighborhoods
The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.
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Dwayne Fountain personally mixed the ultra-deadly opioid to make concoctions with cocaine and other drugs, then reformed them into bricks.
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The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.
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Stacy Garrity did not push back against the comments made by Bob Cordaro, but has denounced the attack in the past.
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The principal at Dobbins High is an alum, and spoke movingly of the school’s “strong legacy.”
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park, car seized by police
Investigators are looking into the death of a bicyclist in Fairmount Park on Tuesday. No arrests have been made.
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Eagles issue travel advisory for Thursday’s home opener amid SEPTA cuts
With service cuts that eliminated the express routes still in effect, the Birds are recommending ticketed fans arrive early and carpool.
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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes wage theft bill, arguing potential unintended consequences
Meyer said Delaware already has existing laws to fight wage theft and hold bad actors responsible for their actions.
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Los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle están molestos porque sus impuestos aumentan mientras que los de algunas grandes empresas caen.
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Utilizando datos de 3,492 pacientes, un estudio de ChristianaCare encontró focos críticos de cáncer de mama en Wilmington y Middletown.
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WHYY’s PlanPhilly to host pop-up newsroom at Cobbs Creek Library on Sept. 4
The event is a chance for community members to speak directly with journalists reporting on transportation and housing concerns.
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Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't using the word “repeat” in their quest for another Super Bowl title.
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Pennsylvania Democrats attract some buzz in the party’s bid to take back the U.S. House
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is viewed as the best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
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New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.
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