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A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway
Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.
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Listen 1:01Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director
With experience in both curating and grant-making, Shindler is tasked with guiding the Fabric Workshop and Museum toward its 50th anniversary.
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Listen 1:082 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death
Brendan Young and Daniel Casey pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and a single count of reckless endangerment.
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Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident
Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.
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Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
The lawsuit, filed Monday, could endanger more than $1 billion in annual tax revenue that goes toward property tax rebates and economic development projects.
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Philadelphia police warn vehicle owners of smashed window thefts
Police are posting signs in affected neighborhoods reminding drivers to not leave any valuables unattended.
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Listen :56‘Draconian’: Delaware’s largest hospital system sues over creation of hospital cost review board
The aim of the new review board is to reduce costs of health care for Delawareans. But ChristianaCare says it’s a state takeover of hospitals.
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Listen 1:03Three people familiar with the vice president’s plans said Tuesday that she and her yet-to-be-named running mate would begin traveling to battleground states next week.
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Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing
Low wages make it difficult for PA child care providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures.
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Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks
The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.
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Listen 0:58Montco officials identify human remains recovered in Towamencin Township in March
Officials said they don’t suspect foul play and are listing the cause of death as “undetermined.”
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Listen 0:40How 9 mistakenly discarded ballots in Luzerne County, Pa., fueled Trump’s 2020 lies about elections
An investigation by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog criticizes DOJ leaders for their statements about Pennsylvania ballots during the 2020 campaign.
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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.
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Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.
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SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
The mass transit agency has implemented a hiring freeze for non-essential workers and is considering fare hikes if more state money isn’t forthcoming.
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