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Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, will remain legal for its intended use by veterinarians.
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Penn’s Gaza protest encampment expands despite order to disband 2 weeks ago
The encampment has tripled in size, with dozens of tents now set up on College Green.
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Kensington Derby, Mother’s Day concerts, Neil Young and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 9–12: Mother’s Day gospel concert in Philly, Neil Young in N.J. and “Little Women: The Musical” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:34Philly’s Asian pop-rock musicians to gather for a slice of Asian American Pie
A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.
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A free music festival expands to 7 different towns in Bucks and Montgomery counties
After plans for the third Perkasie Porchfest fell through, organizers got in touch with other towns to put together the inaugural BucksMont Bonzeroo music fest on May 11.
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Delaware auditor who resigned after 2022 corruption conviction seeks a political comeback
Kathy McGuiness left office in disgrace, but she’s paid her debt to society. Her candidacy for state representative has the backing of a former House speaker.
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Listen 1:49North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget
Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.
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Listen 3:34Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback
The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.
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Schooled: ‘Abbott Elementary’ star joins VP Harris in Montgomery County to talk abortion
Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Elkins Park as part of her tour on reproductive health rights. She was joined by “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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Listen 1:22Delco’s director of emergency services, Timothy Boyce, is out on administrative leave. A female employee accused him of ageism while another alleged he sexually harassed her.
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The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.
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Listen 7:11Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.
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Where Pennsylvania has lost Democrats since 2008, and what it means for the November election
Over the past decade, Democrats’ registration advantage has shrunk. Still, experts say registration can't tell you exactly how a closely divided state like Pa. will vote.
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Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”
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For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.
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