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The 20-year art crawl: Artblog celebrates two decades of documenting Philly’s art scene
As press coverage of the arts shrinks, Artblog celebrates two decades of crawling through Philly’s galleries.
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Listen 1:13The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote
The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.
2 years ago
Police release footage of Chester County prison escapee’s acrobatic breakout
A Chester County prison guard, who was in the tower at the time, has been placed on administrative leave.
2 years ago
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
2 years ago
Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September
A new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter could come before the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
2 years ago
More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps
Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03Christie says DeSantis put ‘politics ahead of his job’ by not seeing Biden during hurricane visit
Photos of then-N.J. Gov. Christie giving a warm greeting to President Obama during a visit after Superstorm Sandy in 2012 earned Christie scorn among national Republicans.
2 years ago
E. Jean Carroll, who won a sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump, scores another victory
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that still more of the ex-president’s comments about her were libelous.
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Pa. election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court
During the Nov. 7 election, Democrat Daniel McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio will compete to fill an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.
2 years ago
Schools shut down as manhunt for Chester County prison escapee expands
Law enforcement officials have widened the search perimeter after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on security cameras at Longwood Cameras on Monday night.
2 years ago
National Constitution Center opens First Amendment Gallery
The 1,500-square-foot exhibit includes interactive elements and a letter written by George Washington to the Quakers in 1789.
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Listen 1:15‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month
The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.
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Listen 1:15For Wilmington neighbors, raising an endangered species is a ‘saving us’ project
Jason Hoover sought to unite his enclave around the stunning creature. “Now we have this huge group of people that meet and geek out about butterflies.”
2 years ago
Listen 4:07New Pa. rules mean more small diverse businesses can win government contracts
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in Philadelphia that mandates state agencies to award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses.
2 years ago
Heat Advisory remains in effect as late-summer heat grips Philly
The NWS recommends that people stay indoors and check on older relatives and neighbors.
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