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Ocean City, N.J. mayor says seagulls have become ‘very aggressive’
The mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey says seagulls have become "very aggressive" in the municipality and warns that feeding the birds is against the law.
7 years ago
‘Activist artist’ Leroy Johnson working inside the Barnes fishbowl
Leroy Johnson is making a mess at the Barnes Foundation. You can watch him work.
7 years ago
Listen 2:22Focused ultrasound treats tremors from Parkinson’s disease
The FDA recently approved a procedure to ease the trembling caused by Parkinson’s that doesn’t involve invasive surgery and cutting into a patient’s head.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02David Bromberg to sell his fiddles after Library of Congress deal fizzles
David Bromberg had forged a deal with the Library of Congress to have the largest American-made violin collection kept there. But the plan hit a sour note.
7 years ago
Listen 5:24Puerto Rico gov will not seek reelection, but won’t resign
Protesters said they were not satisfied by Rosselló's concessions, and pledged to continue demonstrations that have filled the streets of Old San Juan for more than a week.
7 years ago
Phillies’ late Roy Halladay inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Halladay's widow, Brandy, fought back tears as she spoke. Halladay was 40 when he was killed in a plane crash in November 2017.
7 years ago
In scorching heat, thousands without power at the Jersey Shore late Sunday afternoon
Thousands are without power at the Jersey Shore late Sunday afternoon in the midst of extreme heat.
7 years ago
‘Survive, not enjoy’: Heat, humidity gripping half the U.S.
The National Weather Service said "a dangerous heat wave" sent temperatures into the 90s, with high humidity that made it feel considerably hotter.
7 years ago
‘We are brave people’: Overbrook community won’t let gun violence define them
After a shooting at Baker Playground in Overbrook injured 7 people, the community organized a rally against gun violence exactly one week later.
7 years ago
Two Pa. Democrats make surprise visit to Berks immigrant detention facility
The Berks facility isn't much like the ones on the southern border. The onetime nursing home is smaller, with just 96 beds. Dean described it as a "school you can't leave."
7 years ago
A guide to keeping cool in Philly pools
Philadelphia’s 70+ indoor and outdoor public swimming pools represent our city at its best.
7 years ago
Kensington cheerleaders: ‘We have a record to uphold, and we’re not going to fail for anybody’
The team is a reigning district champion, having won back-to-back District XII championships in the Philadelphia Public League’s small division.
7 years ago
Philly vows to fight commercial property owners over $48 million reassessment ruling
Philadelphia is pushing back against a court ruling that would require the city and the School District to pay $48 million to commercial property owners.
7 years ago
New Jersey asks delivery service goPuff for more information on tax break application
New Jersey wants answers from three companies approved for tax incentives.
7 years ago
Should landlords be required to provide air conditioning?
As temperatures soar and Philly officials invite residents to cool off in air-conditioned city buildings, Maryland lawmakers want to mandate landlords provide AC at home.
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