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Philadelphia records 4 heat-related deaths in first week of July
Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.
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PECO strike continues as union says company won’t budge
The union says PECO is dragging its heels to wear them out. PECO accuses the union of blocking restoration work.
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Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center targeted in alleged arson attempt
CAIR-Philadelphia has called on investigators to “pursue every available lead” after an attempted arson damaged the mosque.
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New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say
Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.
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Kitchen, who became the second Black woman elected to the Pennsylvania state Senate, leaves behind a legacy of public service, mentorship and advocacy.
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Listen 1:16A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly’s historic register
The “We the Youth” artwork revives a long-running debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.
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The state Senate amendment capped monetary damages, prompting criticism that it was helping insurance companies, not victims.
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Listen 1:02No more ‘wiggling out’ of disclosing free trips overseas for Delaware lawmakers
Legislators moved swiftly to change a law after a WHYY News investigation revealed that none had disclosed free trips to Taiwan dating back to 2010.
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Listen 2:22EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.
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Rehoboth Beach biathlon honors lifeguard Dave Reynolds’ legacy
The Dave Reynolds Memorial Biathlon brings lifeguards, families and community members together in a holiday weekend tradition.
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Listen 1:10Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax
The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.
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Listen 1:01Pedestrian, cyclist deaths make up larger share of Philadelphia’s traffic fatalities
As Philadelphia’s crash deaths move closer to pre-pandemic levels, pedestrians and cyclists are making up a growing share of fatalities on city streets.
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The exhibit remains half-restored as local leaders consider their next moves after a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration.
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Listen 1:25After days of oppressive heat, thunderstorms cut Philly’s July 4th concert short
After storms forced attendees to evacuate, the concert resumed around midnight with a shortened performance by The Roots, followed by fireworks.
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Listen 0:55Paraguay and France fans come together for Philly’s final World Cup game
Excited and anxious, Paraguayan-Americans held out hope for another underdog win.
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