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A woman who is wearing a VR headset is eating a taco
Arts & Entertainment

The future of food is at Philadelphia’s Print Center. It’s a taco

“Taste of Exile” is a pop-up virtual reality experience that links immigrant labor to a real taco.

3 days ago

Concept photo of Philly's “Gateway to the City” project of CSX wall
Politics & Policy

Parker unveils $11.5M ‘gateway’ project to beautify areas around major Philly highways ahead of 250th celebrations

The effort is designed to give a good first impression for thousands of visitors expected to visit Philadelphia for the nation’s 250th birthday.

3 days ago

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Vehicles are under water during flooding
Science

Thousands of Bucks and Montco residents live in flood zones. A new study suggests ways to lower the risk

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and led to the deaths of four people in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

3 days ago

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Terry Gross appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
Arts & Entertainment

Terry Gross reflects on 50 years of ‘Fresh Air’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

Gross reflected on her decades-long career and the estimated 15,000 to 18,000 interviews she has conducted over the years.

3 days ago

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Wheelchairs and other debris are scattered amid structural damage after a massive explosion and fire caused a collapse at the nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

New lawsuit filed on behalf of victims in Bucks County deadly nursing home explosion

Nursing home defendants supplied residents with cigarettes and lighters after the smell of gas had been reported to the facility, according to the lawsuit.

4 days ago

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A 2018 file photo shows garbage piled in front of an apartment complex in Lower Germantown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

$84 million reboot: PHA seeks to transform vacant Germantown properties into 121 affordable rentals

The properties were part of Germantown Settlement’s vast real estate portfolio before the social services nonprofit was undone by scandal.

4 days ago

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A woman speaks into a megaphone at a protest in Philadelphia
Community

Philadelphia joins nationwide protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed less than a mile from where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020.

4 days ago

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Hakeem Jeffries is speaking at a podium during a press conference on Capitol Hill
Politics & Policy

U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.

4 days ago

A sign welcomes people to the Mount Moriah Cemetery
Courts & Law

Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from 100 graves at Delco cemetery, possibly others

Authorities said detectives discovered a “horror movie come to life” at the suspect’s home after first finding him at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

4 days ago

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Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Education

New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.

4 days ago

Dr. Ashley Jordan, president and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, receives a donation from Citizens Bank representative Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
Community

African American Museum in Philadelphia unveils plans for MLK weekend

Free admission, “Selma” screening and radical art-making are on the docket for the long weekend.

4 days ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to the crowd at a reelection campaign rally in North Philly.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro officially launches reelection campaign

The governor starts his campaign with a record fundraising advantage in the likely faceoff against the popular state treasurer in November.

4 days ago

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A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine
Health

Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

5 days ago

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Two Eagles fans at the football stadium dressed in Eagle costumes from head to toe, and wearing jerseys
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Bowie-themed dance party, Eagles playoff football and a kid-friendly nature walk fit for the whole family in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 8-11: A movie night in Del., “Suffs” opens in Philly and Tchaikovsky in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

5 days ago

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Flooding is pictured in Manayunk
Science

Philadelphians will see 15% discount on flood insurance starting in April

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

5 days ago

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