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Bucks County organization works to find forever homes for abused and abandoned pet pigs
Interested in adopting a pet pig? They’re smart, emotional, and clever.
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Listen 1:08Philadelphia doula program could promote recovery and prevent drug overdose deaths, study finds
Philly’s Community Doula Support Program launched in early 2020 in response to rising drug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum people.
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Listen 1:13One of world’s largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London, measuring around 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles).
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Travelers at PHL say return home easier than expected on busy weekend travel day
This morning at PHL, travelers were met with roughy a 25-minute wait.
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Hamas releases third group of hostages in Gaza as part of truce deal
The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7.
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Not enough homes to buy before the holidays — it’s still a seller’s market in Pa. Here’s why
The volume of home sales across Pennsylvania were down 20% compared to October 2022, but that’s not because there aren’t interested home buyers.
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Listen 1:23Temple Health physicians are expanding a program to increase access to stool-based screening kits, an alternative to colonoscopies.
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Listen 1:09Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners for 39 Palestinians after hours-long delay, mediators say
The last-minute delay had created a tense standoff on the second day of what's meant to be a four-day cease-fire.
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Republican ex-federal prosecutor in Philadelphia to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
Between her work for the district attorney's office and the U.S. attorney's office, Katayoun Copeland has spent three decades as a prosecutor.
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors
The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
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Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause flooding. So, the Philadelphia Water Department is urging residents to keep leaves away from inlets.
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Philly gave this Pulitzer-winning play its premiere. Now it’s finally getting on stage
The Wilma premiered James Ijames’ Pulitzer-winning play during the pandemic as a streaming film. Now we can see it in person.
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No turkey? No problem for the many vegans and vegetarians in the Philadelphia area
The holiday is known for big, hearty meals — but you don’t need to include meat for the family feast to be fulfilling, plant-based eaters say.
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How Philly’s ‘Black Friday’ boycott helped advance equity and stop Rizzo’s third term
The 1978 protest brought thousands to The Gallery Mall, which lacked Black-owned businesses and usurped potential affordable housing funding.
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‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall
More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.
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