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Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs ‘compromise’ state budget shortly after passage on Sunday
Both sides called it a compromise with $2.4 billion less in spending than Shapiro’s proposal, no new revenues and leaving the rainy day fund alone.
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Philadelphia’s Germantown opens its own brick-and-mortar visitor center
The Germantown Historical Society’s building renovation makes room for tourists to find areas of interest in Philly’s outer neighborhoods.
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Thousands of West Philly tenants remain in limbo as city considers saving 925 affordable rentals
The city missed its exclusive window to bid on the homes, opening the door to outside buyers and possible displacement.
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One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.
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Listen 1:36Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators
The company runs a facility in Chester that burns household trash, releasing unhealthy air pollution.
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No one was hurt, but reported property damage is extensive after a rare summer storm brought 70 mph winds and major flooding.
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Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment
A national report highlights how sustained public investment and community support have strengthened Delaware's cultural landscape.
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MLB All-Star legacy project to expand North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books
The 21-year-old nonprofit plans to expand into two additional floors after demand for its free literacy programs created waiting lists.
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Tens of thousands walk the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to celebrate its 100th birthday
While walkers of all ages took in the views, speakers and elected officials touted the bridge’s vital role in the region’s economy.
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What Philly’s Fourth of July heat wave reveals about climate change
Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.
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“Freedom Through Faith” at the historic prison’s original synagogue shows how Philly’s Jewish community stepped up for the incarcerated.
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Half of Philly businesses aren’t complying with plastic bag laws, report says
The report finds that some businesses are still providing plastic bags, which were banned in 2021.
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Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.
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If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.
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The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.
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