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Philly’s Arts and Culture Task Force wants to ensure an equitable economic recovery
The Zoom call this Sunday may be the Philly arts task force’s only event where the general public can weigh in.
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Trump’s impact on courts likely to last long beyond his term
On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his term in office for decades to come.
6 years ago
Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
The Girl Scouts said the Boy Scouts’ marketing of expanded services for girls was “highly damaging to Girl Scouts” and had set off an “explosion of confusion."
6 years ago
More than half a million Pennsylvanians set to lose unemployment benefits
With the long-awaited relief bill sitting on President Trump’s desk, 500,000 Pennsylvanians are set to lose unemployment assistance amid a surging pandemic.
6 years ago
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden already are pushing for new restrictions, especially to absentee voting.
6 years ago
Advocates say incarcerated, homeless should rank high on COVID-19 vaccine priority list
While Pennsylvania facilities saw clusters of positive cases in the spring, the fall surge dramatically affected correctional facilities across the state.
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Montco is betting on new highway extension to put Norristown on the map
The 20-year, $90 million project to connect Norristown to the broader highway system is complete. Officials hope this will spur local development.
6 years ago
Philly artist Adam Wallacavage brings his ‘jungle of ornament’ to Center City gallery
A rare solo exhibition by the Philly artist brings his organically whimsical creatures into a “jungle of ornament.”
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A trail circuiting the region? That’s the goal of a 500 miles by 2025 campaign
Local transportation and community advocacy organizations are campaigning to build hundreds of miles of continuous trail in the region. Here’s how.
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US plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
Manufacturers are concerned they may not be able to keep pace until most of the country is vaccinated because the coronavirus continues to surge.
6 years ago
Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
6 years ago
A pandemic Christmas: Services move online, people stay home
Curfews, quarantines and border closings complicated Christmas Friday for countless people around the globe, but determination and imagination helped keep the day special.
6 years ago
No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK
They are set to reconvene again Monday and have informed lawmakers at the European Parliament that they intend to decide on the preliminary application of the deal soon.
6 years ago
Tens of thousands without power Christmas morning after powerful storms
Tens of thousands of people were without power Christmas morning after a gut-punch of a storm packing strong winds and heavy rain walloped the region.
6 years ago
AP sources: Human remains found near Nashville explosion
An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings and wounding three people.
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