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‘Fighting oligarchy’: Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Philly during national resistance tour
The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.
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Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.
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Built in the 1990s, Philadelphia’s Kings Highway Apartments comprises 27 buildings along Frankford Avenue. Odin Properties bought and renovated them last year.
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Listen 1:08Federal dollars the state is losing come from bipartisan legislation passed after a Texas school shooting that left 19 children dead.
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Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
The administration’s position sprang from Trump’s executive order calling for the federal government not to support gender transition for people under age 19.
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Philly’s commuter foot traffic outpaced most peer cities’ downtowns in 2024
The majority of workers who commute into the urban core have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago, according to the annual State of Center City report.
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Listen 0:50What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years
Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.
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Sing Us Home, street festivals galore and Devo in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 1 - May 4: ‘Bug’ in Del., BalletX in Philly and ‘How the Light Gets In’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service
The ceremony was just one stop during Prince Edward’s two-day trip to Philadelphia, which included a dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell.
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Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state’s ‘electric vehicle mandate’
The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though
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More than 1.2 million international visitors traveled to Philadelphia last year, but far fewer tourists are expected to visit in 2025.
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Camden City School District announces cuts to close $91M budget hole
Declining enrollment and increased payments to charter and renaissance schools were cited as factors in the longtime structural deficit.
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Proposed SEPTA cuts threaten Paoli/Thorndale line, anger suburban lawmakers
The potential elimination of SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale regional rail line sparked fury among Chester County legislators.
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Listen 0:57‘Our community is hurting’: UDel mourns death of grad student killed by man trying to evade police
The 22-year-old also has warrants out of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia. A handgun was found in the stolen van.
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Schoolly D, Janis Ian among new inductees in Philly’s Walk of Fame
The annual Walk of Fame ceremony returned after a pause in 2024.
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