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Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.
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“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.
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For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity
Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.
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Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy
Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.
17 hours ago
Philadelphia can’t ban ICE agents from masking, federal judge rules
The order prevents Philadelphia from enforcing the law pending the outcome of the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the city.
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Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids
Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.
19 hours ago
Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels
The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.
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July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 4:59South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property
Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.
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Listen 0:57Congress returns to Philadelphia to mark 250 years since America’s first vote for independence
Rep. Brendan Boyle hopes the event will serve as a rare bipartisan reflection on the nation's founding and Philadelphia's enduring place in American history.
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Listen 1:18Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city
Institutions blocks apart from each other have assembled 15 Declarations of Independence among them. They all tell a different story.
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Listen 1:22Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.
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Listen 2:05Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
The Philadelphia 76ers will receive 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks.
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3 decades in the making, Delaware lawmakers pass measure to protect state’s wetlands
The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.
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Philadelphia’s young people learn to lead on violence prevention and restorative justice
The city’s first youth restorative justice cohort completed nearly a year of training designed to help young people address conflict, violence and harm in their communities.
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