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What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden
A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.
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Listen 1:13Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope in Kamala Harris
Opposing President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of voters cast “uncommitted” ballots in Democratic presidential primaries this year.
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Trump reportedly used a sexist slur against Harris in private conversations
The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Donald Trump call Kamala Harris a “b——.” His campaign denies it.
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South Jersey school district reduces number of students eligible for free bus services
Over the weekend, the Deptford Township School District also announced it would lower the number of bus stops used for pickups and dropoffs.
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Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz barnstormed through five battleground states this past week, including Pennsylvania, after Harris picked the Minnesota governor for the ticket.
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The city of Philadelphia funds historical research into itself
City Council sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to support a rising generation of historical research.
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Listen 1:13Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages
The School District of Philadelphia hosts 800 new teachers, counselors and staff this week at School of the Future for its annual new hire orientation.
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‘Creepy crawlies’ fiesta: Philly’s Bug Fest returns
The annual celebration includes all things insect-related. This year, certain events will include American Sign Language translations.
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Council Rock Newtown headed to Little League World Series
The boys from Bucks County will face the Southwest Region on Thursday, August 15.
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Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains
Officials in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania said Saturday that a search and rescue operation was going on for one person unaccounted for in the Knoxville area.
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Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.
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Listen 0:54Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.
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Listen 1:09Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
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124 animals recovered in Bucks County after SPCA’s largest farm cruelty case
"This person was running a really poor business at the sake and expense of the animals," said the SPCA's communications manager.
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Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record
Though both are vets, JD Vance has taken digs at Tim Walz's service, accusing the Minnesota governor of one of the most grievous charges possible in military circles.
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