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Trash accumulates along Wyalusing Avenue
Urban Planning

DC33 workers’ strike in Philadelphia heads into second week, city asks residents to follow trash rules

The city appears to be digging in for a long strike as District Council 33 union workers are looking for more money than the city wants to spend.

5 days ago

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Politics & Policy

‘A firewall’: Delaware lawmakers approve first leg of amendment removing death penalty from state constitution

The amendment to remove capital punishment from Delaware’s Constitution must be voted on twice consecutively by lawmakers.

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Benjamin Cooper Tavern announces $4M renovation project to create a new American Revolution museum in Camden

The project in South Jersey is expected to be completed in time for next year’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

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WHYY to host pop-up newsroom at Philadelphia City Hall on July 14

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6 days ago

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Tower Health announces about 50 layoffs across its 4-hospital Pennsylvania health system

The layoffs mainly affect manager-level roles and vacant positions that will no longer be filled across all hospitals and outpatient offices.

6 days ago

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Courts & Law

Woman at Levittown son’s murder trial recounts finding husband’s decapitated corpse

Justin D. Mohn, 33, faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, terrorism related crimes and other offenses for the 2024 killing of Michael F. Mohn.

6 days ago

Police comb the scene of a mass shooting in Grays Ferry
Courts & Law
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3 people killed, 10 others injured in Grays Ferry mass shooting

The mass shooting comes on the heels of another in South Philadelphia that left eight people injured over the weekend.

6 days ago

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Urban Planning

King of Prussia to develop 1.8-acre Recharge Park. It’s an emblem of a grander vision

Adding a small park is just a small step in a larger effort to improve the physical appearance of the busy commercial corridor.

6 days ago

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Science

Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania

The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

6 days ago

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Science

King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work

The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.

6 days ago

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Science

Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.

6 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

14th annual Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival comes to an end with closing ceremony

The six-week festival concluded Sunday with film screenings, live music and exhibitions highlighting Latino culture.

6 days ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers end session approving bills on medical aid in dying, limiting ICE cooperation and raising DMV fees

Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.

7 days ago

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Community
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DC33 strike enters 6th day after union and city fail to reach deal

No deal was reached between the union and the city of Philadelphia on the strike's fifth day.

7 days ago

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Health

Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area

When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.

7 days ago

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