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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly 20 years, new study finds
Kids' health "reflects what’s happening in society at large,” said Christopher Forrest, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a co-author of the study.
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Sixers re-sign veteran guard Kyle Lowry as he embarks on what will be his 20th season in the NBA
A Philadelphia native, the 39-year-old Lowry played in 35 games last season for the 76ers.
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The city appears to be digging in for a long strike as District Council 33 union workers are looking for more money than the city wants to spend.
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The amendment to remove capital punishment from Delaware’s Constitution must be voted on twice consecutively by lawmakers.
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Listen 1:02The project in South Jersey is expected to be completed in time for next year’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
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WHYY to host pop-up newsroom at Philadelphia City Hall on July 14
The event is designed to give people a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.
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Tower Health announces about 50 layoffs across its 4-hospital Pennsylvania health system
The layoffs mainly affect manager-level roles and vacant positions that will no longer be filled across all hospitals and outpatient offices.
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Listen 1:06Woman at Levittown son’s murder trial recounts finding husband’s decapitated corpse
Justin D. Mohn, 33, faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, terrorism related crimes and other offenses for the 2024 killing of Michael F. Mohn.
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3 people killed, 10 others injured in Grays Ferry mass shooting
The mass shooting comes on the heels of another in South Philadelphia that left eight people injured over the weekend.
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King of Prussia to develop 1.8-acre Recharge Park. It’s an emblem of a grander vision
Adding a small park is just a small step in a larger effort to improve the physical appearance of the busy commercial corridor.
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Listen 1:12Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work
The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.
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Listen 4:03Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
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Listen 1:1414th annual Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival comes to an end with closing ceremony
The six-week festival concluded Sunday with film screenings, live music and exhibitions highlighting Latino culture.
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Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.
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