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Defunct steelmaker’s 21-story headquarters in Bethlehem imploded
Crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the Pa. area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that opened at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability.
7 years ago
After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
7 years ago
In Barr, Trump has found his champion and advocate
As a nominee, Barr cast himself as above the political fray. But as attorney general, he's turned out much as Democrats feared.
7 years ago
Curiosity about legalizing recreational pot as Fetterman’s listening tour stops in Philly
People on all sides of the debate joined Lt. Gov. Fetterman’s listening tour. Even some favoring medical marijuana wondered about legal recreational use.
7 years ago
Long Beach Island ferry set for inaugural summer season
For the first time in over 100 years, a ferry will run between the mainland and Long Beach Island.
7 years ago
Unity is what’s needed to defeat Trump, Biden says
At an Eakins Oval rally to officially kick off his presidential campaign, the former vice president said the country desperately needs to come together.
7 years ago
Listen 1:00Cyclists race for glory at Wilmington Grand Prix
The event, once again part of USA Cycling’s national calendar, offers three days of competition.
7 years ago
Bernie Sanders unveils plan to overhaul public education
Bernie Sanders on Saturday released his plan for reforming public education, including halting federal funding of new charter schools and banning those that are for-profit.
7 years ago
WHYY wins top radio news honors from AP media editors group
Citations for Outstanding News Operation, Best Continuing Coverage, and Best Spot News Coverage are among those received.
7 years ago
Proposed drug clinic near border stirs up bad blood in Lansdowne
A group of Lansdowne residents is fighting a methadone treatment center for opioid users that is set to open just a few feet away in Upper Darby.
7 years ago
The ‘Oskar Schindler’ of Japan remembered in Philly
Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese ambassador during WWII, helped thousands of Jews to flee German-occupied Europe. His son and the descendants of those he saved met in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Living a block from the polls makes you 28% more likely to vote
Fewer than one in three Philadelphians voted in the last mayoral primary, and that was for an open seat.
7 years ago
5 ways the SAT has tried to reinvent itself
The SAT has undergone many, many changes over the years. Here’s a brief look at some of its redesigns.
7 years ago
Philly school closures found to make neighborhoods safer
Penn researchers found calls to police went down by “significant and substantive” margins after schools were shuttered.
7 years ago
Federal appeals court rules against Trump on ending DACA
A federal appeals court ruled Friday the Trump administration acted in an "arbitrary and capricious" manner when it sought to end an Obama-era program.
8 years ago






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