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Tens of thousands of Philly water customers could be automatically enrolled in a discount program this year, while others may see their bills go up.
5 days ago
Listen 1:10What’s behind Philadelphia’s soaring STI rates?
Younger people, between the ages of 15 and 24, have some of the highest rates of infection.
6 days ago
Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly
More than 500 people joined ACHIEVEability to help with the beautification effort to promote civic pride.
6 days ago
Prosecutors have said that Sidiero was on the ground and unarmed when Mendoza fired the fatal shot.
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Philly reaches $110 million settlement in opioid lawsuit against Walgreens
The city sued Walgreens in 2021 for its alleged role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic.
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Listen 0:44Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’
Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.
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Appeals court leaves temporary hold on New Jersey’s county line primary ballot design in place
Once a pillar of politics in the state, the county line ballot began showing signs of crumbling this year.
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What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries
Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in the upcoming general election in November.
6 days ago
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
The designation requires that releases of PFAs and PFOs into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.
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Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
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No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops
Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.
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Listen 1:03Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
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Listen 1:05Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health
Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.
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Listen 1:32Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
6 days ago
Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.
7 days ago
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