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Bridging Blocks event sparks heated discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in art
Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.
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Philadelphia People’s Tribunal finds Israel, U.S. guilty of war crimes and genocide in Gaza
Local jurors said they hope the tribunal’s findings will have an impact in formal international governing bodies.
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Listen 1:42ChristianaCare and Virtua Health pursue merger to form new regional health system
The health care systems collectively operate 600 sites, including hospitals and outpatient offices, across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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Listen 1:09U.S. Senate Republicans vote to claw back foreign aid and public media funding
The clawback, if passed by the U.S. House, would eliminate $9 billion in previously allocated foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting.
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Listen 1:12Mayor Parker says white-collar workers’ union deal keeps the city ‘living within its means’
The tentative deal between the city and AFSCME District Council 47 still needs to be approved by union members.
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Listen 1:08One teen was handcuffed when state trooper Dempsey Walters broke his eye socket. Walters served prison time for assault and other crimes.
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Listen 1:47Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9B in spending cuts
A final vote in the Senate could occur as early as Wednesday. The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to Trump's desk.
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Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania’s closed primaries seek help from state’s high court
“Exclusion from primary elections is the functional equivalent of losing the right to vote in those districts,” independent voters argued in a 51-page petition.
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Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in tiebreaking swing-off lift National League to All-Star Game win
Schwarber earned the MVP award, becoming the first non-pitcher MVP without a hit.
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Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.
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SEPTA cuts still looming as riders prepare to lose access to familiar routes
The transit agency is facing severe cutbacks of service and fare hikes if it doesn’t receive money from Harrisburg soon.
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Listen 5:16Rite Aid closures prompt Delaware to enact patient and pharmacy protections
The state’s Department of Insurance has made requirements for health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
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Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent
The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.
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Listen 1:54Crime on SEPTA drops in first half of 2025, report says
Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.
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Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
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