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DRBC postpones vote on Gibbstown LNG terminal, citing need for more study time
Without Thursday’s decision, the developer could have begun dock work and dredging next week. Opponents papered the commission with petitions and letters Wednesday.
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The theater of walking: Short hikes can change your world
At a time when more people are walking for exercise or fun, a series of stories tries to get more of Philly out on trails.
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Listen 4:20Will a merger save struggling Einstein Hospital or increase costs for patients?
Einstein Healthcare says its flagship North Philly facility could close without a merger. Federal and state authorities say it will bring less competition.
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Listen 2:06Stunned residents tour Oregon town devastated by wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency estimated that 600 homes were burned by the fire that started in Ashland and tore through Phoenix, Oregon.
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Huge budget cuts could hurt people with mental illness, disabilities most, Pa. providers fear
Funding for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education make up the largest share of the budget that lawmakers pass each year.
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Philly City Council calls for new eviction moratorium, passes emergency sick leave
Fresh from summer break, Philly City Council passed an emergency sick leave bill and took up legislation aimed at addressing a predicted eviction crisis.
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Former Obama AG Loretta Lynch to lead audit into child sexual abuse at Devereux
Former U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch will lead an independent audit into the sexual abuse of children at Devereux facilities over the past 25 years.
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Jefferson to open $762M specialty care pavilion in its continued East Market expansion
The center will be a one-stop shop for many programs, including the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, and Jefferson's respiratory and transplant institutes.
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Big Oil should pay for climate change damage, Delaware lawsuit says
Citing the long-term economic damage climate change has done and will continue to do, the state is suing 31 of the world’s largest fossil-fuel companies.
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Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference
The plot calls to mind the foreign influence in 2016 described by Robert Mueller, who charged Russian nationals with stirring up discord on divisive social issues.
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Philly homeless encampments show little sign of disbanding
Mayor Jim Kenney says the city is still trying to resolve the situation without using force.
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Philly Fringe Fest pivots to 4-week digital arts showcase
Morning Edition Host Jennifer Lynn interviews Nick Stuccio, president and producing director of FringeArts, about taking the Fringe Festival virtual this year.
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Listen 6:24Pa. coronavirus recovery: International flights return to Philly
For the first time in five months, international flights from countries deemed high-risk will be allowed to resume at the Philadelphia International Airport on Monday.
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Hollywood’s inclusion problems still run deep, study finds
In the most popular films of 2019, protagonists were more diverse than ever, and there were more women behind the camera.
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Immigrant advocates sound alarm on PennDOT sharing drivers’ personal info
Personal data shared with PennDOT can wind up in the hands of federal law enforcement and private businesses without a driver’s knowledge.
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