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‘Sculpture Zoo in Logan Circle’ brings public art to life
This weekend, the Swann Fountain will serve as inspiration as Philadelphia-based artists put on animal sculpture demonstrations for young artists.
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City to convene safety working group after massive South Philly refinery fire
Mayor Jim Kenney has convened a working group to examine safety and air quality protocols at the South Philadelphia refinery rocked by a massive explosion on Friday.
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Murphy says he’s reviewing budget but will meet deadline
Whether the Democrat will sign the spending bill the Democrat-led Legislature sent him Thursday or use his line-item veto remained murky Friday.
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Feds to investigate refinery explosion; local health officials remain cautious
A series of explosions that produced a giant fireball at the refinery early Friday led to plumes of black smoke and noxious odors that spread across the region.
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Offshore wind turbines are coming to the Jersey Shore
The ‘historic’ approval by regulators clears the way for a 1,100-megawatt wind project about 15 miles off Atlantic City, enough power for 500,000 homes.
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North Philly teen inspires six-story mural by artist who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait
Najee Spencer-Young cried when she heard that Amy Sherald had painted her portrait on the side of Center City building.
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New Jersey’s naloxone giveaway distributes 32,000 doses of opioid-reversing drug
One hundred seventy-four pharmacies participated in what the state believed was the largest single-day U.S. public distribution of the opioid-reversing drug.
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South Philly refinery’s long history of fires, explosions, deaths and injuries
The refinery complex has killed over a dozen and injured at least 100 city residents, including firemen, oilmen and even a Philadelphia mayor.
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‘Relational Undercurrents’ showcases Caribbean works at Delaware Art Museum
The interactive and multimedia exhibition “Relational Undercurrents: Contemporary Art of the Caribbean Archipelago” opens Saturday at the Delaware Art Museum.
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What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains
The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88 percent of Earth’s people.
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What’s padel? A play to bring Spain’s beloved racquet sport to Philly
They love padel in Spain. Now the group behind a national campaign hopes Philadelphia — and the rest of America — will, too.
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Listen 3:18UN health agency to remove controversial opioid guidelines
The WHO notified lawmakers that it will discontinue two publications on prescribing opioids in response to allegations that the pharmaceutical industry influenced the reports.
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Grammy-winning choir The Crossing premieres sci-fi theatrical performance
The 1954 dystopian sci-fi novel by Swedish poet Harry Martinson has been developed into a 90-minute performance with singers, actors, and video.
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Listen 2:38Philly Council President wants to increase transparency of city land sales
A new bill aims to increase the transparency and efficiency of Philadelphia’s politicized process for selling vacant city land.
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