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ACCT Philly dealing with severe overcrowding, in need of short-term fosters
"We were Instacarting dog crates because we had no place for these dogs to sit," said ACCT Philly's executive director.
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A rose by another name: A fantasy about in-utero cannibalism comes to Philly’s Fabric Workshop
The immersive, interactive installation “Rose Garden” is a genderqueer fantasy of in-utero cannibalism.
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Point-in-time count offers ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Montgomery County
The count showed an uptick in people experiencing homelessness — although more people were in emergency shelters rather than outdoors compared to the year before.
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How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos
A key priority for Delaware’s Hispanic Commission is ensuring immigrants can use their degrees from their native countries.
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Listen 1:43The visit from Prime Minister Andrew Holness was the first time a sitting head of government delivered a commencement address at DSU.
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Suburban Philadelphia counties join forces to purchase renewable energy
The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern Pennsylvania will set renewable energy guidelines in the coming months.
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‘A lot of red flags’: Chester receiver demands city stormwater authority’s financial records
The city’s stormwater authority borrowed from the executive director and his church to make payroll, and won’t hand over financials to Chester’s state-appointed receiver.
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This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a ‘Sexy’ slogan
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh was mic'd up during a game, and when asked what his hypothetical band name would be, his response launched a new slogan.
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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.
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Delaware County fires emergency services director amid ageism, sexual harassment allegations
The decision was made following allegations of ageism, gender discrimination and sexual harassment from two female employees.
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Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens
Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.
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Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits
Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.
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After a 2-week encampment, Philly police arrest 33 protesters on Penn’s campus
Penn had previously placed six students on a mandatory leave of absence for their role in the encampment.
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A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.
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Listen 1:57After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup
The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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