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Delaware County lawmakers reintroduce hospital reform legislation
Influenced by the impact of Crozer Health’s struggles, one of the bills includes a prohibition on for-profit hospitals.
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The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.
3 years ago
Philly’s summer tourism season opens with storytellers in the historic district
Six benches around Philly’s historic district entertain passersby with tales from American history.
3 years ago
Listen 1:18Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default
The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.
3 years ago
Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.
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A Philadelphia surgeon’s invention and historic open-heart operation is celebrated 70 years later
Dr. John Gibbon invented the heart-lung machine and used it to perform the world’s first successful open-heart surgery on May 6, 1953.
3 years ago
No more ski masks on SEPTA transit — agency announces it’s ramping up enforcement
Riders wearing ski masks should expect to be confronted by SEPTA police and asked to remove them or get off the ride.
3 years ago
Arden Theatre opens ‘Spelling Bee’ musical as the real bee buzzes in Washington
The Arden Theatre opens “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the same time two Philly kids are competing in the national bee.
3 years ago
Delaware beaches prep for summer season ahead of Memorial Day
Stores and restaurants in Rehoboth, Bethany, and other Delaware beach towns say they’re ready for an influx of summer visitors.
3 years ago
Delco officials are conducting the county’s first community health assessment
The assessment aims to identify health disparities across Delco, and help address them.
3 years ago
Forecasters predict an ‘above normal’ hurricane season and urge communities to prepare
Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.
3 years ago
Renters may face fewer options at Jersey shore as Airbnb enacts stricter policies
Last year, Airbnb enacted a similar initiative over the busy holiday weekends.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Insectarium to close, will be evicted on May 30
The science museum in the city’s Northeast has been on a roller coaster of financial and other problems for several years now.
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Temple University students can earn class credits by working as Philadelphia lifeguard
There are six city pools, one within a mile radius of the North Philadelphia-based campus.
3 years ago
Ledyard has been under scrutiny since the body of his second wife was found in the Brandywine River nearly four years ago.
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