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Delaware teacher creates ‘bocce ramp’ to support play for students of all abilities
Frank Hughes started with building a catapult in 2012. Since then, he’s built more than 50 devices to help students of all abilities to play.
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For newcomers, Saturday’s podcast listening party was a history lesson. But for Swarthmore’s historically Black neighborhood, storytelling is a way of resisting erasure.
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Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
The three-year contract agreement next goes to a vote from the union's members.
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Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
There are still more than 33,000 homeless veterans in the U.S.
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Gaza’s main hospital goes dark in intense fighting as Israel’s attacks put it at odds with allies
Doctors at Shifa Hospital say five patients died including a premature baby after the last generator ran out of fuel.
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How it started, how it’s going: A fish story at Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences
The first fish to crawl onto land 375 million years ago was discovered in 2004. It became a media darling. Now, for the first time, you can see it in person.
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$71 million Delaware Memorial Bridge resurfacing project finished, all lanes to reopen this month
After two years of disruptions, drivers will soon be able to travel over the newly resurfaced twin spans more smoothly.
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‘United by Flowers’: PHS announces theme for 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The event will be held from March 2-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Expensive judicial races might be here to stay in Pennsylvania after record high court campaign
There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.
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Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.
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Listen 1:08Shoppers describe chaos trying to get new Eagles jacket made famous by Princess Diana
"It was crazy. There may or may not have been a fight that broke out over a jacket," said Andrew Kruger from Camp Hill, Pa.
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New Jersey Democrats analyze what swept them to victory in the 2023 election
N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.
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Philadelphia ballroom scene takes center stage in new Gayborhood mural
The massive mural sits on 13th street between Pine and Spruce Streets.
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Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.
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Philadelphia to use AI-powered cameras on SEPTA to write parking tickets
Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.
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