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Dozens of miniature ships moored inside Philadelphia’s Seaport Museum for its new exhibition
“Small but Mighty” is an armada of toys and models representing 400 years of maritime history.
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Listen 1:38Immigration is driving Philadelphia’s population gains, Census data shows
Philadelphia added thousands of residents between 2023 and 2024, a notable change after losing population for several years in a row, U.S. Census data shows.
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Listen 0:50‘A keepsake for your memories’: Organ concert marks the end of Macy’s era at the Wanamaker Building
“This will be the last day we hear the instrument in the space that it was designed for,” one visitor said.
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Listen 1:11After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
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More states requiring paid medical or sick leave
Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.
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Man shot by police in Point Breeze was carrying airsoft-style BB gun
The 46-year-old officer who fired his weapon has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.
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Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Listen 1:03Gun owners rarely use firearms for self-defense, Rutgers report shows
A Rutgers Health report finds that under 1% of gun owners use their weapon defensively each year.
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Listen 1:11What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?
Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.
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Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza
Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.
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The end of Macy’s closes the chapter on the Wanamaker Building. A look back at a Philly landmark
The building at 13th and Market streets has been a department store for 149 years. The legacy of Philly’s proud retail history is scattered around the city.
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Listen 1:11New report recommends four bridges connecting N.J. and Philly should have safety standards checked. The DRPA says the root problem is how large ships operate.
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Listen 1:19In addition to layoffs, failed referendums in Indian River and Smyrna districts will lead to larger class sizes and reduced programs.
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Listen 1:27Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Listen 1:11Tasha Oliver allegedly abused the girl from 2010 to 2014. After she was arrested last year, law enforcement and district officials said nothing.
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