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How did Pa. become the ‘gateway’ to Easter egg decorating? A Glencairn Museum exhibit explains
The art form introduced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and shared by other German and Eastern European immigrants continues to be practiced by Pennsylvania artists today.
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Phillies lose 9-3 in opening day matchup with Braves
The Phillies got off to a strong start with ace Zack Wheeler, but the Braves won after a seven-run eighth inning.
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The three defendants were convicted even though DNA testing at the time showed that evidence found in the victim’s body did not match any of them, attorneys said.
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Manuel was 1,000-826 as a major league manager, including 780 wins with the Phillies. He was inducted into the team’s Wall of Fame in 2014.
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Wagner course explores architecture and history of West Philadelphia
The course covers West Philly from its days as a separate municipality only accessible by ferry to the ongoing ripple effects of urban renewal.
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A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality
It will be another 21 years before the U.S. sees another total solar eclipse on this scale.
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Are you in the path of totality? Total solar eclipse streaks across U.S. on April 8
The moon's shadow will slice a diagonal line from the southwest to the northeast across North America, briefly plunging communities along the track into darkness.
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Federal judge orders New Jersey to redesign primary ballot
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim had argued that New Jersey’s one-of-a-kind primary ballot would violate his constitutional rights.
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A New Jersey man didn’t trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead
Paterson police repeatedly punched Jameek Lowery before putting him into an ambulance. He arrived unconscious at the hospital handcuffed to a gurney and died two days later.
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Elections 101: What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania
Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.
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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”
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Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America. He was instead taken to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle.
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Opening Day 2024: Everything you need to know before Phillies first pitch
The Phillies will take on the Braves. The first pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.
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Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site
DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.
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Listen 1:41Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”
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