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Historian Sandra Momyer, the retired executive director and archivist at Historic Yellow Springs
Community

Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War

While George Washington’s army waged war against Britain, Yellow Springs Hospital fought a deadlier enemy: contagious disease.

3 days ago

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Trolleys and rail cars lined up next to each other at the 69th Street Transportation Center
Urban Planning

SEPTA says trolley wire replacements are done, estimates tunnel will reopen in ‘weeks’

With the trolley tunnel from West Philly to Center City closed the past two months, roughly 60,000 trolley riders have relied on the El or a shuttle.

3 days ago

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Tents cover the grounds of Christina Park
Urban Planning

‘A place to belong’: Wilmington mayor taps local homeless organization to manage unhoused encampment on city’s east side

The Friendship House is a Wilmington community organization that helps homeless residents find stability and resources.

3 days ago

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The scene of a fire at a Bucks County nursing home
Community
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3rd victim dies after Bucks County nursing home explosion; several survivors file lawsuit

A 66-year-old woman from Levittown has become the third person to die following the explosion and fire at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center on Dec. 23.

3 days ago

Streets Department workers pick up residents' trash
Urban Planning

Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection

The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.

3 days ago

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Larry Krasner taking the oath of office
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia district attorney, controller and judges take oath of office for new term

Almost three dozen judges joined the district attorney and city controller in taking their oath of office in a formal ceremony.

3 days ago

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Nick Sirianni holding the trophy with confetti dropping
Community

The Birds are back in the playoffs to defend their Super Bowl championship. What you need to know

The Eagles are ready to defend their Super Bowl championship. With first-round playoff matchups set, here’s everything you need to know.

4 days ago

A child wearing a crochet turtle hat carries a pumpkin outside
Education

How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

4 days ago

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an African penguin
Science

Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him

The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.

4 days ago

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1875 painting, ''The Henriot Family'' is undergoing conservation at The Barnes Foundation. A yellowed coat of resin is being removed, revealing a brighter, bluer painting long hidden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation

“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.

4 days ago

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Stoll & Wolfe distillery utilizes both a column still and a pot still
Community

Reawakening Pennsylvania’s forgotten whiskey history

During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the rye whiskey industry. Prohibition caused most of the distilleries to close, and the state’s legacy was forgotten.

4 days ago

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People hold Venezuelan flags at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Community

Hundreds of Venezuelan community members unite during church service in Philadelphia following Maduro’s capture

After weekend protests called Trump’s military actions an overstep, some Venezuelans living in Philadelphia said they want Maduro to face justice.

4 days ago

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a Christmas tree on a car
Community

Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event

Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills.

5 days ago

The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons

Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.

5 days ago

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People march in Philadelphia holding signs protesting the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela
Community

‘It is a war crime’: Philadelphia protesters condemn U.S. strikes in Venezuela, Maduro’s capture

The Trump administration launched airstrikes on the South American country overnight and ousted President Nicolás Maduro. Protesters say the mission was unconstitutional.

5 days ago

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