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SEPTA cuts still looming as riders prepare to lose access to familiar routes
The transit agency is facing severe cutbacks of service and fare hikes if it doesn’t receive money from Harrisburg soon.
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Listen 5:16Rite Aid closures prompt Delaware to enact patient and pharmacy protections
The state’s Department of Insurance has made requirements for health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
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Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent
The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.
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Listen 1:54Crime on SEPTA drops in first half of 2025, report says
Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.
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Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
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Listen 0:442 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
The heavy rains also caused flash floods in New York and south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night into early Tuesday, prompting road closures.
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WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom draws about 75 to share story pitches at Philadelphia City Hall
The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.
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Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania
Trump traveled to Pittsburgh at a summit helmed by Republican Sen. David McCormick that included dozens of top executives.
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DC47, Philadelphia’s white-collar union, reaches deal with city on new contract, avoiding strike
The members of DC47 Local 2187 work in professional services in the city.
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Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania
A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey. The governor urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Philly Fringe announces an expanded 2025 festival in September
The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.
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Listen 1:25State lawmakers could take up more immigration-related measures next year, including limiting where ICE arrests can be made.
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Listen 0:56What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers
Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.
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Listen 1:06A book of autographs in Philly revives the legacy of a forgotten Croatian hero
Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.
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Listen 2:28A joint program between the Philadelphia-based health giants gives some physicians automatic approval for common outpatient tests like MRIs and PET scans.
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