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Pa. residents revive colonial era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax
The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.
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Pedestrian, cyclist deaths make up larger share of Philadelphia’s traffic fatalities
As Philadelphia’s crash deaths move closer to pre-pandemic levels, pedestrians and cyclists are making up a growing share of fatalities on city streets.
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The exhibit remains half-restored as local leaders consider their next moves after a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration.
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After days of oppressive heat, thunderstorms cut Philly’s July 4th concert short
After storms forced attendees to evacuate, the concert resumed around midnight with a shortened performance by The Roots, followed by fireworks.
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Paraguay and France fans come together for Philly’s final World Cup game
Excited and anxious, Paraguayan-Americans held out hope for another underdog win.
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France shines in Philly’s World Cup finale for another sell out crowd
Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.
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Patriotic Pet Parade at Betsy Ross House in Old City celebrates America’s 250th birthday
The competition boasted 22 pets donning a range of red, white and blue attire.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250
The pivotal Revolutionary War site in the Philly suburbs hosted hundreds of people for live readings of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon fire demonstration and more.
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The honorees included former rapper Gillie Da King, former U.S. ambassador David L. Cohen and Comcast Spectacor CEO Daniel J. Hilferty.
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‘I’m melting’: Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4
FIFA put up shade tents, water bottle filling stations and water misters to help fans stay cool at Lemon Hill.
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Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”
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PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility’s history
The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.
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Listen 1:02The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.
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Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.
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Listen 1:102 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.
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