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‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought
An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.
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A guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.
1 year ago
Aspiring entrepreneurs learn from business owners at Bridging Blocks and Free Library event
Bridging Blocks event focused on small businesses in Philadelphia, bringing together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
1 year ago
Listen 2:00The two vacancies were created in the fallout behind the resignation of former president Wasim Muhammad.
1 year ago
New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues
The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11The Roundhouse in Philly will not be historically designated after tie vote
The curvy building has stood at 7th and Race streets for decades. Its days may now be numbered.
1 year ago
U.S. Senate candidate sues Philadelphia elections over provisional ballots
At issue are provisional ballots provided to Philly voters who originally used mail-in ballots which were invalidated.
1 year ago
Democrats maintain narrow control of Pa. state House
Barring any departures, Democrats will hold their 102-101 majority of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over Republicans for another two years.
1 year ago
Listen 0:49Trump rebuilds Democrats’ ‘blue wall’ states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Republican victories were most pronounced in Pennsylvania, where deep dissatisfaction surfaced with the status quo.
1 year ago
GOP picks up more key U.S. House seats; Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
Trump is consolidating power in Washington, returning to the White House a much more dominant force than in his first term.
1 year ago
GOP flips 2 U.S. House seats in Pa., as Republican Scott Perry wins again
Perry had his cellphone seized by FBI agents investigating the web of Trump loyalists central to his bid to remain in power in 2020.
1 year ago
Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick
Even if incumbent Bob Casey carried six out of 10 of the outstanding votes, he still wouldn't have won.
1 year ago
SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school
The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.
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The GOP hasn’t held a statewide seat since 2018 and is dominated in the General Assembly. After being swept Tuesday, members again seek answers.
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“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”
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