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No Name Pops announces its inaugural music director
Christopher Dragon, an Australian conductor based in Colorado, wants to make pops orchestra music more contemporary.
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Listen 1:07Residents said environmental oversight is crucial as they continue to grapple with the impacts of the industrial disaster in their own backyards.
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Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide. Here are 7 key takeaways
The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.
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The dismissed federal lawsuit against a man who barricaded himself inside a Philly Planned Parenthood in 2021 is part of changes at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Listen 6:27‘It’s hellish now’: EMR fire leaves Camden residents worried about health and contamination
Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.
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Listen 1:11Gov. Meyer and lawmakers say legislation is critical to protect the state’s dominance, but critics deride the measure as the “Billionaires’ Bill.”
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Listen 3:44Hundreds gather at Philly’s City Hall to support Ukraine after tense White House meeting
Hundreds rallied near City Hall Tuesday, holding Ukraine flags in support after Trump and Zelenskyy clashed over war negotiations.
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Listen 1:23While Philly’s Ukrainian residents express concern with Trump’s shift on Ukraine, some are optimistic support for their homeland will continue.
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Listen 3:17Philly added 8K housing units in 2024. Nearly half of them were in Greater Center City
The increase is partially tied to a building boom that researchers expect to abate this year as supply catches up with demand.
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Listen 1:26Eagles make Saquon Barkley highest-paid running back in NFL history
Barkley ran for 2,504 yards in the regular season and playoffs, breaking Terrell Davis’ record for most yards rushing in one season.
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A look at claims around Trump’s initiatives as he prepares to address Congress
President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.
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Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
The president took credit for reorienting the economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress on plans after a turbulent first few weeks in office.
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Pennsylvania residents will need REAL ID to board planes beginning May 7. Here’s what to know
Because of the pandemic, the enforcement date for REAL ID was postponed from 2021.
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Listen 0:47‘This has to stop’: Philadelphians push City Council for more illegal dumping prevention
Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.
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Listen 1:02Philadelphia Foundation hires its first chief impact officer
Philip Fitzgerald, the nonprofit organization’s new chief impact officer, will focus on economic mobility, community safety and youth development.
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