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A very Philly engagement story: Couple plans identical proposals with murals
They both wanted to pop the question. This South Philly couple decided to say it with street art — unbeknownst to each other.
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Skate park installation and printmaking exhibition bring queer and trans artists together
The Asian Arts Initiative now has a ‘skate room,’ wheat-pasted with original posters by Philadelphia artists of color who identify as queer and/or trans.
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Icy conditions linger Sunday; more messy winter weather ahead
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the potential of dangerous travel due to icy concerns from 4 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Toomey on guilty vote: Trump urged mob to march on Capitol to prevent election certification
“As a result of President Trump’s actions, for the first time in American history, the transfer of presidential power was not peaceful,” Toomey said.
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Many are finding creative ways this year to show their love to significant others, friends, and families.
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The numbers have been especially stark for colon and breast cancer-screening rates, which dropped by 90% at the height of the pandemic.
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Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
The Biden administration's virus response plan calls for opening 100 federally supported vaccination sites by the end of February.
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Black church leaders, health systems organize mass vaccination site in West Philadelphia
Area hospitals partnered with neighborhood faith leaders to encourage their flocks to get the COVID-19 shot. The first of 3 planned clinics was Saturday.
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Icy conditions in the Philadelphia region will make for dicey driving
The first part of a triple threat of icy conditions arrives Saturday in the Delaware Valley, putting Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend plans under threat.
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State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.
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Owner of derelict Spring Garden Station fights petition to force cleanup
A successor company to the Reading Railroad, which hasn't operated train cars since 1976, is fighting an effort to force repairs to a derelict train station it owns in Philly.
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Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy impeachment trial.
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Montgomery County Community College receives largest gift in school history
The $3 million gift will go toward the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation
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It’s a double holiday weekend. Here are some tips for celebrating while avoiding the virus
Think twice if you’re spending this Valentine’s Day-plus-Presidents Day moment in close contact with friends and loved ones, the CDC says.
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Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements
The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy.
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