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A monument in Germantown's Market Square
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Urban Planning

‘A no-brainer’: Philly’s historical commission designates new district in Germantown

The Germantown Urban Village Historic District is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

1 year ago

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File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Family Leave Act change could expand job protection for workers at small companies

On Monday, the Assembly passed a measure expanding current law to include job protections for workers who take family leave at smaller businesses.

1 year ago

The inside of the ongoing construction of PATCO's Franklin Square station, made with bird-safe glass
Urban Planning

PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year

The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.

1 year ago

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Community

Patrick Mahomes rallies Kansas City to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

With pop star Taylor Swift watching boyfriend Kelce from a suite, Kansas City captured their third Super Bowl title in five years and established themselves as a dynasty.

1 year ago

File photo: Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
Community

Voorhees Township-native Tommy Paul wins 2nd career ATP title with victory at Dallas Open

It was the fourth ATP final for the 15th-ranked Paul, whose previous title came in 2021 in Stockholm.

1 year ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (right) and Kenya's Defense Minister Aden Duale (left) listen during the National Anthem during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
Health

Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy

Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment.

1 year ago

Chinatown celebrated the Year of the Dragon during the Lunar New Year Parade on Feb. 11. 2024. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year Parade in Philly’s Chinatown highlights the ‘Year of the Dragon,’ continued opposition against proposed Sixers’ arena

As lions danced and people marched, residents and activists within Chinatown voiced their opposition to the proposed Sixers arena.

1 year ago

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Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith. (IMDB)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Diva’ film soprano, Philadelphia-native Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith has died at 75

Fernandez Smith was a Philadelphia native who sang through the U.S. and Europe during her operatic career.

1 year ago

A doctor holds a stethoscope on a pregnant person's belly.
Health

Pennsylvania expands access to doula care by adding support professionals to its Medicaid program

As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.

1 year ago

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo, with the Guatemalan flag visible behind him
Community

From a bloody past to a troubled present, Delaware’s Guatemalans seek a brighter future with new President Bernardo Arévalo

Guatemalans in Newark and Georgetown are hopeful for positive change back home with the election of a new leader.

1 year ago

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A mixture of Hershey's chocolates is displayed in the company's Times Square store
Money

Record cocoa prices heading into Valentines Day proves to be a headache for sweets king Hershey

Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday.

1 year ago

A collage of portraits of Black inventors
Science

As part of Black History Month, the Princeton Public Library is featuring an exhibit of Black inventors and innovators

An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.

1 year ago

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Alex Tatarsky, in gnome attire, stands next to a tree
Arts & Entertainment

A gnome in FDR Park will speak for the trees

Performance artist Alex Tatarsky revives their gnome character in an effort to save The Meadows at FDR Park from clearcutting.

1 year ago

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Food pantry
Education

2 Montco colleges want to help students facing food and housing insecurity. Will other suburban colleges join in?

Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Community

Power is Rising in Philly as hundreds of Black women tackle issues at conference

The conference provides an opportunity to discuss and find solutions for the issues Black women face, and to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders.

1 year ago

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