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Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace
The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.
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Philadelphia’s arts sector is vibrant but needs help, survey shows
Anticipating a comprehensive cultural plan being drafted by the city, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance outlines key areas of concern.
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Listen 1:13Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors
The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.
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New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June
Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.
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Listen 1:15Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania
The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.
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Listen 1:07Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ comes to Philadelphia — a tale as old as time, told with a new flair
This reimagined production of the beloved classic comes to Philly, 30 years after the original Broadway show.
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.
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Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.
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ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.
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One of the demands of Wednesday’s protests is for Target to deny federal agents entry to stores unless they have judicial warrants authorizing arrests.
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Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend brings concerts, comedy and family fun to the area.
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Listen 4:52The center opens a new interactive gallery featuring rare founding-era artifacts and everyday stories ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
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Center City still moving forward with new residential, creative development, report claims
Over $2 billion worth of development is being tracked by the Center City District in both residential and commercial construction.
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Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.
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Listen 1:16The organization said the prosecution of Atlantic City's mayor on child abuse charges raises concerns over prosecutorial overreach.
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