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Bug season has arrived. How are Philly and Jersey fighting ticks and mosquito-borne diseases?
Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome.
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Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns
University leaders say artificial intelligence and fear of doxing have weakened the student-run system.
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Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia’s queer theater
“Priority Hoarding,” coming this fall, will invite audiences to sort through 16 years of cardboard props.
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Listen 3:28Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community
The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.
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“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.
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Listen 3:04Three-day passes for the festival start at $295. Alternative music icon Kim Gordon and electronic duo Bicep will headline.
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Camden County offers free legal services to military personnel and veterans
Attorneys will help prepare documents like wills and powers of attorney for free.
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Philadelphia’s oldest Juneteenth festival draws thousands to the Johnson House in Germantown
The festival celebrated its 20th year with music, vendors, a small-business opening and renewed calls to preserve Black history.
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Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city’s second World Cup match
Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.
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City of Chester fights illegal dumping with new greening initiative for vacant lots
Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.
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Listen 1:22Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.
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Juneteenth celebration doubles as 50th birthday party for African American Museum in Philadelphia
Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture.
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Philadelphia-area STI disparities still fueled by stigma and misinformation, health care leaders say
At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care.
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Douglass Greene and Evans called out acts of the current Trump administration and Supreme Court, while discussing the lasting impact of slavery in the United States.
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Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations
The Justice Department argues cities do not have the authority to regulate federal officers.
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