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From hole in the wall to elegant entryway: the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new north entrance
The first phase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s massive renovation project is now open to the public: the museum’s forgotten north entrance.
7 years ago
Philly students will be marked absent if they join climate strike
The School District of Philadelphia says students attending the climate strike on Friday will be marked as absent, unlike in New York.
7 years ago
Under pressure, Trenton officials apologize for anti-Semitic remarks
The entire New Jersey congressional delegation called for two Trenton council members to apologize or resign in a rare joint statement.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers reel after state Sen. Folmer’s ouster
The top Republican, arrested on child pornography charges, was heavily involved in efforts to overhaul redistricting and elections laws.
7 years ago
Why do people leave Philly? First-of-its-kind study offers answers
We all have ideas about why people leave Philadelphia. A new study from the Pew Charitable Trusts puts numbers behind the anecdotes.
7 years ago
Prosecutors recommend 3 year prison sentence for Sandy contractor
An Ocean County contractor has admitted to taking money from 19 Superstorm Sandy victims and not finishing repairs, authorities say.
7 years ago
Philadelphia union workers split on Medicare for All
Moderate candidates tried to sway Philadelphia workers away from public health care, arguing it would strip them of their hard earned benefits.
7 years ago
Listen 3:0896-year-old Army veteran from Allentown awarded Bronze Star in surprise ceremony at WWII Memorial
The "hero of Cologne" was denied the award nearly 75 years ago "over a stick of gum," according to author Adam Makos.
7 years ago
The $420 million remake of The Gallery aims to reinvent the shopping mall’s relationship to Center City.
7 years ago
Environmentalists pressure Wolf to act faster on methane emissions
Their call for action comes as the Trump administration works to loosen federal regulations on the powerful greenhouse gas.
7 years ago
What my beef with meat smoking taught me about being a good neighbor
The rise of backyard meat smokers demands new etiquette in a crowded city.
7 years ago
As lawmakers return to Harrisburg, activists focus on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Both sides will keep a close eye on Senate hearings next week.
7 years ago
Opera Philadelphia opens O19 Fest with a true story of Russian teens’ livestreamed tragedy
"Denis and Katya" tells the true story of Russian teenagers who live-streamed themselves in a suicidal shootout with police.
7 years ago
Listen 3:19Amid criticism, Pa. law enforcement confiscated $15 million in property in FY 18
This controversial legal mechanism allows police departments and district attorney offices to profit from property seized during arrests, even if a suspect is never convicted
7 years ago
Can this South Philly lifer turn ‘emo’ sports fandom into a business?
Shamus Clancy was at rock bottom when he discovered his voice as a sportswriter. Now he wants to turn his unusual brand of fandom into a business.
7 years ago
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