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Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week
The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.
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‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly
Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.
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New work requirements for SNAP recipients take effect
People who receive food stamps have to work 20 hours a week, or prove they have a medical or caretaker exemption.
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Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming
The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.
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As flood risks grow, New Jersey promotes awareness and mitigation plans
New Jersey has launched a flood awareness campaign to prepare residents for rising risks, and is highlighting initiatives that protect ecosystems and boost coastal resilience.
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A self-guided audio tour brings architecture to life, from the ornate Grand Opera House to I.M. Pei’s modern design.
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Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers
The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The research shows athletic experience leads to young women being comfortable in showcasing leadership traits.
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PBS, NPR stations working to cope with — and survive — government funding cuts
More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area.
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At Philadelphia’s Big Black Ball, community rallies behind college-bound teens
Philadelphia entrepreneurs and influencers united at the Big Black Ball to back future student leaders.
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Trenton Plates, The World Takes fights food insecurity in the city and world
Local volunteers gather at the Cure Arena for the second annual meal packaging event.
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Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along U.S. coastline
Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, were under water quality advisories this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste.
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This Philadelphia organization is working to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention
My Brother’s Keeper Cares is hosting its fourth annual “Discovering Mental Wealth” event on Sept. 13 at The Discovery Center in Fairmount Park.
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Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for nearly $10,000 at auction
All proceeds from the sale of 12-year-old Marco Rocco’s signed bat will be donated to the program he plays for, Haddonfield Little League.
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Bilingual and trilingual theater take the stage at the Philly Fringe Festival
The Philly Fringe has never been shy about using multiple languages. This year, artists are pushing the envelope.
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