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Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
“CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan of “Face the Nation” will moderate the Oct. 1 debate, according to the network.
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John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024
John Oates is celebrating his new album “Reunion” with a heartfelt return to folk.
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Listen 7:59P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Aug. 15–18: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men in New Jersey and Super Trans Am: The Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:03More than 3,290 cases of dengue fever have been reported in the U.S. and its territories, with more than half of cases occurring in Puerto Rico.
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Due diligence: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden’s exit
A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year.
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Listen 4:16Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm
After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.
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An engineering firm has recommended reduced lanes, more bike paths and shorter crosswalks. Now it’s up to the boroughs to execute the plan.
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Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
At least three companies have sued the Federal Trade Commission after it voted to ban noncompete agreements. Their cases are now pending in Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.
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The Christina School District board continued to fight despite calls from the state’s Education Department and the public to put students first.
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These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
The state wants school districts to use $32 million from this year’s Pennsylvania budget to lower the tax burden for local residents.
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Philadelphia Zoo debuts ‘critically endangered’ Sumatran orangutan baby
Jambi, of a critically endangered species specific to a shrinking region of Indonesia, has been promised a “happy, healthy” lifespan.
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Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust
The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.
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Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds
However, troopers were slightly more likely to engage in “discretionary” searches of Black drivers' vehicles when drivers' criminal histories were considered, the report said.
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As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.
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3rd Philly Special Christmas album in the works, Lane Johnson says
The Eagles' offensive tackle said he, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to have something soon for this year.
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