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City of Philadelphia asking for artist submissions for permanent Harriet Tubman statue
The project, with a budget of $500,000, will be the first statue of an African American historic female figure in the city’s public art collection.
3 years ago
Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.
3 years ago
Largest grant in Delaware State’s history to fund health inequity research
A five-year, $18.36 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund DSU’s research into health disparities.
3 years ago
D.C. police turn to Philly to find new recruits
D.C. Metro police offer better pay and an incentive for potential new cops to move from Philly to Washington, D.C.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial
The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.
3 years ago
Election certification delays few, but a ‘test run’ for 2024
In Pennsylvania, a handful of the state's 67 counties have delayed certification because of recounts demanded by local conspiracy theorists in scattered precincts.
3 years ago
Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications
Challenges organized or supported by conservative groups are being pursued weeks after the election without evidence of problems that might change the results.
3 years ago
Philly’s past meets its future in the final show at the Neon Museum
“Philly Based” features works by 13 contemporary transplants to Philadelphia, set against neon signs from the city’s past.
3 years ago
‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock
Cabot Oil and Gas admits responsibility for contaminating drinking water wells.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner calls for longer sentence for Eric Ruch over Dennis Plowden killing
DA Krasner filed a motion to reconsider the sentencing, claiming the current sentence of 11.5 to 23 months is well below recommended guidelines.
3 years ago
Pulisic goal advances U.S. in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
The Americans play the Netherlands on Saturday with the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
3 years ago
Philly’s William Way LGBT Community Center will undergo $2.5 million expansion
The facility will create office space and barrier-free facilities with the $2.5 million dollars in state grant money.
3 years ago
Rejecting undated mail ballots disproportionately impacts communities of color in Pa., data shows
During the 2022 PA election, counties weren't allowed to count undated or incorrectly dated mail ballots.
3 years ago
How you can help people seeking asylum in Philadelphia
Officials are encouraging residents to donate to the city’s Welcoming Fund, which will disperse money to local nonprofits to aid asylum-seekers.
3 years ago
‘I’m just in survival mode’: UC Townhomes deadline looms as mother searches for affordable housing
Rasheda Alexander has roughly two months to move out of University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia.
3 years ago
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