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The outside of Ethos Cannabis
Community

Why this Center City medical marijuana dispensary is closing on 4/20

After the biggest cannabis shopping day of the year, the business will shutter after its landlord cut the lease short.

2 years ago

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Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
Community

Pew State of the City: Philadelphia’s workforce is more educated than ever, but poverty divide lingers

Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.

2 years ago

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The former site of the PES Refinery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Warehouse construction begins at former South Philly refinery site

The 300,000-square-foot building is the first of dozens planned for the demolished site of the largest refinery on the East Coast.

2 years ago

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A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Education

Temple University close to naming next president after tumultuous decade

Temple officials announced that they have narrowed down their list of applicants, but have yet to disclose the names to faculty.

2 years ago

Listen 1:31
Community College of Philadelphia event celebrating a rebrand
Education

Community College of Philadelphia unveils new logo, colors and tagline for rebrand

“The rebrand is an attempt to distinguish CCP among the institutions of higher education in Philadelphia,” said CCP President Donald Guy Generals.

2 years ago

A mother holds her daughter in the air.
Health

Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus caps off Black Maternal Health Week

The group touted efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

2 years ago

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State Rep. Kevin Boyle stands behind a podium
Courts & Law

Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle

The warrant is for a violation of a protection from abuse order. Boyle, a Democrat, represents part of Northeast Philadelphia and has served in the House since 2011.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden waves at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport
Politics & Policy

Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch his plan for higher taxes on the rich

The U.S. president has begun three straight days of campaigning by speaking Tuesday at a community center and visiting a union hall in his Pennsylvania hometown.

2 years ago

the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia school district to end controversial practice of leveling

The district will use central office cuts and energy savings to fund the discontinuation of a process that moves educators early in the school year based on enrollment.

2 years ago

Marty Small
Courts & Law

Affidavit: Daughter’s boyfriend of whom Atlantic City Mayor disapproved recorded abuse in video call

The affidavit includes a transcript of dialogue between the Smalls and their daughter that were recorded by cell phones or laptops, apparently without the parents' knowledge.

2 years ago

sorting mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: How Pa. secures mail ballots, prevents fraud, and more

Learn how Pennsylvania verifies the identities of people who want to vote by mail, ensures that ballots are secure, and more.

2 years ago

Keir Bradford-Grey
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Pa.’s crowded primary election for attorney general

With no incumbent around, five Democrats and two Republicans are vying to be Pennsylvania's next attorney general.

2 years ago

Rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly remains a city of homeowners amid sharp drop in residential property sales

Pew’s latest “State of the City” report shows the homeownership rate is still above 50% even as an inventory crisis crunches the housing market.

2 years ago

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Jasdomin Santana and her books
Community

Wilmington author tackles Latino representation gap with children’s books featuring Dominican culture

Jasdomin Santana champions diversity in children's literature by incorporating Dominican culture into her storytelling.

2 years ago

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Doylestown Hospital building
Courts & Law
6abc

Former Bucks County hospital director pleads guilty to embezzling over $600K from charity fund

An investigation began in January 2022 when the Doylestown Hospital’s board of directors reported they were receiving insufficient funds charges on one of their accounts.

2 years ago

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