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Bankruptcy judge approves $55 million sale of Hahnemann residency program
The hospital plans to close its doors Friday. Its owner has been wrangling with the federal government for weeks over the residency program was an asset.
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St. Christopher’s doctors call for local nonprofit to buy hospital
Physicians at the children’s hospital and community members want a local nonprofit to buy the facility, owned by Hahnemann’s parent, and maintain services.
7 years ago
Amid vaping-related illness outbreak, could New Jersey ban flavored e-cigarettes?
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is “open-minded” to a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes after Michigan made a similar move this week.
7 years ago
As a formerly incarcerated individual, I am determined to write the narrative instead of letting someone else write it about me.
7 years ago
A former Philly priest with 30-year history of sexual abuse was arrested for lying to the FBI
Robert Brennan faces “falsehood” charges because of PA’s short statute of limitations on abuse.
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Pennsylvania gets $55.9M to help people living with opioid addiction
It's the second year the state will receive the federal Health and Human Services grant.
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Fringe Fest co-founder shares his must-see acts for this year
More than 1,000 acts will perform all across Philadelphia during this year’s Fringe Fest. The festival’s co-founder shares his choices for must-see acts.
7 years ago
Listen 5:22Weaponizing a Sharpie to wage war on reality
During hurricanes, the President needs to calm public fears, pledge federal aid where it's needed, and let meteorological experts do their jobs. Seriously, how hard is that?
7 years ago
Lifeguards to protect Island Beach State Park through September
A guarded bathing area in Ocean County's Island Beach State Park will be open for long weekends throughout September.
7 years ago
No one asks Kensington’s children if injection site would be ‘safe’
The legality of a supervised injection site isn’t the only thing at stake. This is about far more than the law.
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State legislator aims to allow dogs on restaurant patios after shock and confusion around state food code.
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Cap-and-trade system in Pa.? Maybe, if these lawmakers get their way
State Sen. Art Haywood and other lawmakers rallied behind a bill that would cut electricity sector emissions 90% by 2040. Passage is a long shot.
7 years ago
Walmart ammunition cutbacks will have little effect, gun enthusiasts say
They said the new policies will inconvenience gun owners, while doing little to reduce gun violence.
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Who benefits most from Philly’s tax abatement? Center City developers
The lion’s share of revenue lost to Philly’s tax abatement is tied to large commercial real estate projects, not single-family homes.
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Weekend festivals — including some dedicated to honey and blues music — and the Eagles are back in season in this week’s “Things To Do.”
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