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The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art
Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.
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74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat
“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”
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Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years
Ethan Nordean was one of several members convicted of spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election.
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South Jersey leaders oppose proposal to shelter migrants at Atlantic City International Airport
The federally-owned facility is one of 11 sites suggested to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants, according to a news report.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.
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Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients
Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum
The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.
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A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.
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Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
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Major offshore wind developer says financial difficulties will delay New Jersey project
The Danish company Orsted said high-interest rates and supply chain issues will cause delays at three major offshore wind projects.
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Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?
The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.
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Listen 3:10Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy
Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.
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In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency
The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.
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Listen 1:19Judge rules white man will stand trial for shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house
The case shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America.
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Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement
Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.
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