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‘Fingerprint of climate change’: April heat wave could break a record in Philadelphia
Climate change makes balmy April temperatures twice as likely, according to a research nonprofit.
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Listen 0:48Iranians in Philadelphia grapple with war’s toll as ceasefire brings little clarity on Iran’s future
After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans in Philadelphia weigh hopes for change against fears for loved ones back home.
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Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax
Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.
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Listen 0:57Author Emma Copley Eisenberg used a class-action settlement against artificial intelligence to promote body positivity and her new book.
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Listen 1:33Philadelphia 76ers enter NBA’s play-in tournament to get back to the playoffs
The Sixers ended the regular season with the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia needs one more win to officially make it into the playoffs.
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Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry
The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.
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Listen 1:10Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills
A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.
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‘It’s all gas, no brakes’: Delaware fully sanctions high school girls wrestling
The number of girls competing has nearly tripled over three seasons. Next year, the sport will have its first official state championships.
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Listen 1:43Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware
The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.
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Philadelphia museums revisit how America was built on botany
The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mütter Museum have exhibitions about the role of plants in nation building.
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Listen 3:34The Pittsburgh-based pressing plant is expanding into Philadelphia as U.S. vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion last year.
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Listen 1:41Pennsylvania residents have an extra month to apply for heating assistance
Households faced higher heating bills this winter, as natural gas prices rose faster than inflation over the past year.
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New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress
The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.
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Demolition continues at collapsed Grays Ferry parking garage as officials stress safety and patience
Crews spent Saturday tearing down unstable sections of the partially collapsed garage. The collapse on Wednesday killed three members of Ironworkers Local 401.
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Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.
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