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Taking out the trash: City’s job or everyone’s responsibility?
Philadelphia’s litter czar opines on the role played by residents and partnerships as the city works to reduce the amount of trash in the streets.
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What’s to do in a new decade: David Bowie, wedding expos, dinos and ‘Shrek’
All things bridal, a week-long celebration of a late music legend, and dinosaurs come alive in this week’s Things To Do.
7 years ago
Listen 03:50Racism and censorship major themes at 2020 Hummers Parade in Delaware
The most noticeable difference was the abundance of signs at this year’s parade, some against racism and others against censorship.
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Hundreds in N.J. welcome New Year with frigid plunge into Atlantic Ocean
The event in Margate has grown into a full-day party, punctuated by a mad dash into the water at noon.
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Listen 01:05Seven decades a mummer: 84-year-old still strutting after all these years
He started as a 14 year old in South Philly in 1950. Since, he’s seen the mummer tradition go through many changes.
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Mother and daughter duo to open bakery in South Philadelphia
When Marcel and Brittany Maldonado were laid off from their respective jobs several years ago, they turned their passion for baking into a full-time business venture.
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Philly fireworks draw thousands to welcome the new year with a bang
The annual fireworks displays at 6 p.m. and midnight draw revelers of all ages to the Philly and Camden waterfronts.
7 years ago
$18M grant for Circuit Trails project will help connect cyclists in Montco to the Morris Arboretum
An $18M grant for Circuit Trails project will help connect cyclists in Montco to the Morris Arboretum.
7 years ago
2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show highlights opportunities for the future of farming
About 585,000 Pennsylvanians work in agriculture, but only half those jobs are directly tied to the farm.
7 years ago
Pa. counties make deadline for new voting systems, but still have to deal with election code changes
There are also two lawsuits pending over one machine picked by three jurisdictions that are home to about 17% of Pennsylvania's voters.
7 years ago
Noon Year’s Eve parties for tots gain new fans in Philly
If you can’t stay up till midnight to welcome the new year, just have your apple juice toast at noon with fellow tots.
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Philly urban growth and design trends we want to take into 2020
Philadelphia is changing rapidly. How can we design smarter, more equitably, and more beautifully to improve the quality of life of our city’s residents?
7 years ago
The Pulse’s favorite episodes of the year
Here’s a list of some favorite episodes, curated by The Pulse team members themselves.
7 years ago
NYE nix: Kenney vetoes food truck ban, kills Society Hill carve-out and more
Mayor Jim Kenney told City Council Tuesday he will not sign six pieces of legislation, killing the bills.
7 years ago
The long and winding road: How the Garden State Became the Mall State
Malls are inseparable from the history of postwar New Jersey, and American Dream is far from the first to promise a heady mix of retail and entertainment.
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