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Atlantic City leaders call on governor to allow conventions and trade shows
Conventions and trade shows have not been allowed since the pandemic began. AC leaders want the governor to consider changing that.
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Biden celebrates trains in Philly, and Pa. crosses its fingers for infrastructure funds
Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.
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Philly’s online sheriff sale contract violated city charter
A controversial city contract that outsourced sheriff sales to a private online auction house was issued in violation of Philadelphia's government contracting laws.
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Vaccination clinics for deaf and hard of hearing communities happening tomorrow in Philadelphia
FEMA will be providing American Sign Language interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters , and a Spanish-speaking deaf interpreter on site.
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U.S. to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden's administration made the determination on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Traffic nightmare coming to Philly this weekend with I-76, Kelly Drive closures
Here is what you need to know for getting around the closures of the Schuylkill Expressway and Kelly Drive (and lane restrictions on Girard Avenue) in Philly this weekend.
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Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
Thirty-nine percent of the nation's adult population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Roller skate under a hula-hoop canopy at Dilworth Park
Given the growing popularity of the nostalgic pastime and the strength of Philly’s homegrown skate scene, you may want to book tickets in advance.
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How one Philly ‘streetery’ experiment became a victim of its own success
As a popular dining destination faces city orders to rebuild a costly outdoor dining setup, advocates call for a clearer plan for opening up streets.
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Oversight of Pa. recovery homes stalls as officials, advocates disagree on best approach
A state department said a licensing program with financial and safety requirements for recovery homes will save lives, but advocates are pushing back on the added costs.
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First Alert: Risk of damaging winds for Philly region Friday
Potentially damaging wind gusts that last over several hours will usher in a big change to the weather for the Philadelphia region Friday.
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Appeals court rejects environmentalists’ call to halt Pinelands pipeline
The court accepted that the pipeline poses no threat to the sickle-leaved golden aster, a rare plant, if construction avoided horizontal directional drilling,
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The Philly Truce app launches on Sat. It relies on professional and trained volunteer conflict mediators to connect with residents who’ve reached out for help.
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Listen 5:15As a powerful second COVID surge ravages their home country, those in the Philadelphia region with family in India cannot simply stand by and watch.
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New museum for America and the Bible opens at Independence Mall
The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia uses cutting-edge technology to tell the story of America’s relationship to religion.
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