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Repairs begin on historic Lawnside house, but more funds are needed
Peter Mott House, built in the 19th Century, now serves as an Underground Railroad museum. Its owner is raising money to perform much-needed repairs and restorations.
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Philly offering 850 free trees for residents to plant at home
Philly’s seasonal Community Yard Tree Giveaway aims to expand the city’s tree canopy. Here’s what you need to know.
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Saint Peter’s becomes 1st 15 seed in Elite Eight, tops Purdue 67-64
The Peacocks added the Boilermakers to their NCAA Tournament string of upsets and will face either UCLA or North Carolina in the East Region final on Sunday.
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Russians shift focus from Kyiv — scaling back goals in war?
Russian forces appear to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv to instead prioritizing what Moscow calls liberation of the contested Donbas region.
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Prominent Philly developer testifies in Kenyatta Johnson’s corruption trial
Carl Dranoff was a consultant on a project for which Johnson helped get new zoning. Prosecutors say the lawmaker did that after receiving bribes.
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‘Legendary’ Camden soul food restaurant owner gets key to the city
For more than 30 years, Corinne’s Place has been a beloved mainstay of Camden. The latest honor for its award-winning owner: a key to the city.
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Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia shifts from human rights to rebel attacks
Hours after Formula One drivers voiced concerns about a race already dogged by human rights issues, Saudi Arabia’s war with Yemen landed on F1's doorstep.
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“Look, this means that they listened to us, they respected us and they tended to us,” Maria Gutierrez said
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health names first-ever chief racial equity officer
Gail Carter-Hamilton will work to ensure racial equity in the health department and address health inequities throughout the city.
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Ukraine says 300 died in theater attack, hunger grips cities
If confirmed, that catastrophic loss of civilian life could to further crank up pressure on Western nations to step up military aid.
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CDC Director Walensky says Northeast seeing higher concentration of omicron sub-variant
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was in Princeton, New Jersey on Thursday.
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U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
U.S. President Joe Biden asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin uses energy to “coerce and manipulate his neighbors.”
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March Madness tourism expected to boost Philly’s recovering hospitality industry
Philadelphia will host three March Madness games this weekend. With them, thousands of tourists are expected to boost the city’s hurting hospitality industry.
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The National Constitution Center offering free admission Saturday for Women’s History Month
The Wawa Community Day Honoring Women’s History Month will be filled with events highlighting the impact of women at various points in America’s history.
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Camden County hails opioid settlement with J&J as ‘game changer’
Camden County will receive $32 million of the state’s settlement that will be used toward education and treatment for residents.
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