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WHYY, Penn launch 250th anniversary series: How the French and Haitian Revolutions defined America’s
The latest event in the series recounted Haiti’s fight for independence and how Haitian immigrants led to Philly’s role as capital of the catering industry.
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Gardener’s guide: How to convert your home lawn into a meadow
Meadows and native plants have a number of benefits, including soaking up stormwater and attracting pollinators.
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The carts are designed for older children and even adults with special needs. A national advocacy group recently started an effort to promote them.
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Mother’s Day celebrated with simple moments and family time in Princeton
“Every moment is special, and even the hard ones teach you something,” said one New Jersey mother.
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Families make art for Mother’s Day at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
This year’s Mother’s Day is the first since the passing of co-founder Isaiah Zagar.
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Stroke rates rising among younger adults, hitting Philadelphia’s Black communities hardest
Doctors say strokes remain a leading cause of death and disability, as younger adults and underserved Philadelphia communities face rising risks due to health disparities.
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Philadelphia launches real-time flood monitoring to help Eastwick residents prepare for storms
Newly installed flood gauges will detect rainfall and water levels to help inform Eastwick residents of potential risks.
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Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop
Tempesta di Mare is presenting a fully orchestrated “America Independent, or The Temple of Minerva” as it has never been done before.
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Council member James Spadola served as the group’s sole Republican since 2020 before switching parties last year.
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Listen 1:01Delaware County appoints Gary Vinnacombe as director of emergency services
Vinnacombe, a Delaware County native, previously spent 15 years as the deputy EMS chief at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
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Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community
Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.
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Listen 1:32Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery
The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.
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Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say
Working on a tip, police say they raided two homes, finding cash, drugs and an alleged gun manufacturing operation with dozens of working and disassembled weapons.
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2 N.J. residents being monitored after potential exposure to hantavirus connected to cruise ship
The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Delco Gives raises more than $2.5M for local nonprofits in its third year
More than 300 nonprofits across Delaware County participated in this year’s 24-hour fundraising blitz.
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