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PGW residential customers will see monthly bills jump by about $6 on average starting in December
The average customer will see a 6.6% rise in costs starting on Monday, Dec. 1. The rate hike will increase PGW’s annual revenue by $62 million.
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SEPTA gets $220M in state funds to help with capital issues and fixing trains
The money will help the transit agency fix its aging railcars, rent some replacements and return full service for riders.
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Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.
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2 men found guilty in murder trial of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez
Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty in the murder of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez.
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Media Borough has a new mayor for the first time in 3 decades. Meet Joi Washington
What does Joi Washington — a transit-oriented, video game-playing millennial — have in store for "Everybody’s Hometown" in Delaware County?
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Listen 5:55Federal funding freeze stalls New Jersey beach replenishment projects
The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.
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Former Biden climate advisor enters crowded field for Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District
Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.
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Listen 1:08The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.
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Listen 2:02Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’
The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.
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Listen 1:16The scholarship encourages classrooms to conduct research and dive into civic learning.
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Art festival launching in Philadelphia in 2026
ArtPhilly will showcase Philly culture, past and present.
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Listen 1:07Political strategists say it's an approach that makes sense given the wide-open 2028 field and sheer number of candidates competing for attention.
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Carmella Martin says SEPTA officials contended that she should go back to her previous position, despite her physician's recommendation against it.
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Former Philadelphia Art Museum CEO accused of misappropriating funds, filing states
Sasha Suda is alleged to have awarded herself three salary increases, despite being told they needed approval from the Board's Compensation Committee.
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