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U.S. transportation secretary calls for more shipbuilding during visit to Philly shipyard
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he believes ramping up shipbuilding is key to the country’s security and independence.
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Listen 1:06Takeaways from Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government and strong-arming allies
Here are some key takeaways from the most consequential start of a term of an American presidency since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump
The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess. Some Republicans, including conservatives from Pennsylvania and other swing states, have avoided in-person events and town halls.
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The court is considering the state AG's appeal of lower court rulings siding with the diocese, finding the state can't seat a grand jury to examine church officials' behavior.
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Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk
Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.
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Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students
As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.
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Listen 1:22Pennsylvania exporters brace for the cost of retaliatory tariffs during Trump’s trade war
Retaliatory tariffs are hurting some Pennsylvania exporters trying to sell American products abroad during Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Listen 1:00Glencairn Museum spotlights a sacred Ukrainian tradition
Glencairn Museum is celebrating the rushnyk, a sacred Ukrainian tradition cherished by many Ukrainian Americans in the Greater Philadelphia region.
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Listen 2:09Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said “Franciscus" — the pope's name in Latin.
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Montgomery County launches 10th annual ‘Trail Challenge’
Participants can win prizes for visiting 18 participating parks and trails before Dec. 1.
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Eastern State Penitentiary’s reentry simulation offers glimpse into post-incarceration challenges
Dozens of visitors to the Eastern State Penitentiary got to experience the challenges of acclimating to post-incarceration life.
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Listen 1:10Big Tech’s soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.
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Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, prisoners and migrants welcomed Francis’ coffin at his final resting place in a basilica.
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Philly filmmakers’ ‘Grown Up Dad’ documentary series gets full season on PBS
The show about fathering started as a pilot last year. This weekend, the filmmakers are teasing the first season, which starts in June, at Bryn Mawr College.
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