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Rutgers places women’s gymnastics coach on leave after report detailing volatile team environment
The announcement came soon after the findings of an external investigation — prompted by multiple complaints filed by Rutgers gymnasts — were made public.
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Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says
The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.
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FDA regulation of nicotine pouches can help prevent youth use, say Rutgers researchers
Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized brand on Jan. 16.
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Listen 1:30Philly’s Rail Park raises millions for next phase from state, federal grants
Organizers expect to complete the next step in turning the Reading Railroad Viaduct into a park in a few months, but there’s a long way to go.
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Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
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TikTok restores service for U.S. users based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok thanked Donald Trump, who on Sunday posted on social media that he planned to sign an executive order Monday to keep a U.S. ban on the app from becoming permanent.
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Protesters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall to demonstrate against Trump, GOP policies
More than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights was a key issue highlighted during the demonstration.
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AccuWeather: Winter storm arrives Sunday to the Philadelphia region
For those traveling to the Eagles game, you'll want to dress warmly as snow is likely for the entirety of the game.
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Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration
In most cases, Justice Department prosecutors argued that Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes.
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A Philly artist created a climate news AI bot. The result is ‘a little sassy’
Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed is an automated aggregate of current climate news and a critique of the future of information.
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Listen 1:14Residents say twice-weekly pickups aren’t fixing Philly’s trash problem
The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.
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The newest Delaware high school competition also offers students career pathways in design, cybersecurity and more via hands-on learning.
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Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing
Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.
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Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration
It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
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