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Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit
Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.
3 years ago
At the Philadelphia Flower Show, display gardens bloom
The show’s theme, “The Garden Electric,” is intended to conjure the “spark of joy while giving or receiving flowers.”
3 years ago
Simon Gratz High School, Middle School closed due to asbestos
Simon Gratz now joins Building 21 in West Oak Lane for schools closed due to this cancer-causing mineral.
3 years ago
In 2021, New Jersey became the second U.S. state to ban the practice at public universities under certain circumstances.
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Environmental activist Erin Brockovich to speak at West Chester University Saturday
Erin Brockovich is best known for her work in the 1990s that exposed more than 30 years of water contamination in Hinkley, California.
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March 9-12: “The Simon and Garfunkel Show” in Del., World Cafe Live Beer Fest in Philly, and Patti Labelle in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:30Philadelphia protesters march for abortion rights on International Women’s Day
Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia advocating for abortion rights and women’s rights abroad.
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Listen 1:10Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say
The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.
3 years ago
Next Philly mayor should ‘believe in the possibility of the arts,’ cultural leaders say
Today, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is releasing a paper with five recommendations aimed at the 10 mayoral candidates.
3 years ago
Listen 4:01Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.
3 years ago
Listen 5:40Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign
The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”
3 years ago
“Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates” event showcases mayoral candidates
Philadelphia mayoral candidates are participating in the "Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates" forum on Wednesday.
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Man shot outside Philly school; 3 employees ‘lucky to be alive’ after bullets come through window
Philadelphia police are investigating after a person was shot outside of a school building on Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Philly wants to ‘stitch’ together Chinatown by capping the Vine Street Expressway
The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.
3 years ago
Pa. House lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he will resign
Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.
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