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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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Biden to visit Philly today to celebrate Amtrak, promote sweeping infrastructure plan
Biden is pushing a plan to significantly expand the safety net, provide more resources for education, and invest heavily in infrastructure and green energy.
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The Office of Worker Protections is too cash-strapped to do its job, said city councilmembers and workers’ rights groups who are demanding more funding.
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Philadelphia’s main anti-eviction initiative fights for its future
Philadelphia’s nationally recognized eviction prevention initiative would see support from the city cut in half under the mayor’s proposed budget.
6 years ago
Telehealth appointments one step closer to becoming a permanent option for Del. patients
Delaware’s House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of legislation allowing telehealth appointments to continue after the pandemic.
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N.J. motor vehicle agency service ‘unacceptable,’ boss says, but they’re making progress
The N.J. MVC is still struggling to serve customers and regain its footing after a nearly four-month closure and a persistent demand for services.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Levine says Philly FEMA clinics offering ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Pa.’s former Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, who now serves in that role at the federal level, visited the FEMA vaccination clinic in Center City.
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Philly City Council passes ‘bong shop’ ban
A proliferation of stores selling pipes, bongs, and other drug paraphernalia across Philadelphia is set to go up in smoke.
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