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Black Girls Florist makes history at Philly Flower Show
This year’s show, the Garden Electric, is being held at the Philadelphia Convention Center with new and recurring exhibitors from around the world.
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First group of Philly’s public safety enforcement officers sworn in
The new city workers, made up of 125 civilians, will free up more police officers to work the streets and keep Philadelphia safe.
2 years ago
New report says child care in Pennsylvania is in crisis; Workers’ low pay results in high turnover
Children First PA survey shows early childhood educators earning $12.43 per hour.
2 years ago
Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes
The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago
Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says
Manhattan DA's office invites Former President Trump to testify next week regarding the investigation of alleged hush money payments made during 2016 presidential campaign.
2 years ago
After six-week strike, Temple reaches tentative deal with grad student union
The deal comes after a six-week strike and includes movement on many of the key issues that led the union to walk off the job.
2 years ago
Don’t let PGW charge customers for warmer winters, residents tell utility regulators
In a hearing on the gas utility’s weather normalization adjustment, customers said the billing practice is unfair in the face of climate change.
2 years ago
You can “laugh, enjoy, and shop for free” at Mount Airy’s community fridge and pantry located on Stenton Avenue.
2 years ago
Listen 2:14Temple University Police Department receives $1.7 million for campus security upgrades
Temple says the money will be used for tech upgrades, including gunshot detection devices, license plate readers, and CCTV cameras.
2 years ago
Delaware House approves marijuana marketplace framework
State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.
2 years ago
Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban
Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.
2 years ago
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta enters 2024 race for Pennsylvania auditor general
“I think that it is time that we have an underdog to be the watchdog for working Pennsylvanians,” Kenyatta told reporters at a news conference outside the state Capitol.
2 years ago
Trayvon Martin’s mother speaks at Univ. of Delaware’s ‘Black Mothers and Police Violence’ forum
The mothers of Trayvon Martin and Leslie Prater spoke about grief, police brutality, and how to make change during a forum at the University of Delaware.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Former Trump lawyer censured for falsehoods about election
Jenna Ellis acknowledged making 10 separate false statements on television and Twitter about the election.
2 years ago
YouTube content creator from New Jersey sentenced for cable piracy
A federal indictment says "Omi in a Hellcat" and his partner stole cable signals from major TV providers
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