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Demolition begins after deadly Grays Ferry parking garage collapse
Ironworkers Local 401 identified the three men who died as Matthew Kane, Mark Scott Jr. and Stepan Shevchuk.
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Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.
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‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’
Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions
In “A Nation of Artists,” the two institutions take different paths to represent 250 years of American creativity.
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Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
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How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region
From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.
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Listen 6:08Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250
These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.
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Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.
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A railroad passengers group says the executive order does not get to the root of the problems causing delays and cancellations.
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Listen 1:14Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.
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Listen 1:11SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal
The proposal includes money to buy new trolleys, eco-friendly buses and cars on the MFL and Regional Rail.
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Listen 0:55Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.
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Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site
Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.
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Wilmington is requiring unhoused people to live in city-issued tents, but one Christina Park resident says officials “have no idea what they're doing.”
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Listen 1:38April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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