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Philly schools that ‘beat the odds’ could receive millions of dollars under new grant strategy
Philly schools that have shown “greater growth” than their peers over the last 10 years will have access to millions in new grant funding.
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Southwest Philly will soon be home to ‘Africatown,’ powered by a grant-winning nonprofit
The African Cultural Alliance of North America, a nonprofit supporting African immigrants, got a $9 million state grant towards developing Africatown.
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U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.
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Pa. strengthens air pollution standards for incinerators. How will this impact suburban air quality?
The new rules will cut pollution coming from the state’s six trash incinerators — including the ones in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
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A new Philly coalition has joined the fight against gun violence
The newly formed Civic Coalition to Save Lives says it will build a violence intervention strategy based on what’s worked in other cities.
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Two additional buses of asylum-seekers from Texas arrive at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia
It was not immediately clear how many people were on the buses, but it appeared to be about five dozen.
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PAR-Recycle Works in North Philly employs formerly incarcerated people and supports them on their reentry journey. “We want to see each other flourish,” said the founder.
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Listen 4:11Expect a more slimmed down Santa Express train from SEPTA this year
The perennial child pleaser is 31 years old, but will only run on the Broad Street line this year.
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More than 175 new retailers, restaurants, and businesses have opened in Center City since 2020, getting Philly closer to its pre-pandemic retail occupancy rates.
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Listen 4:27As food costs rise, one New Jersey soup kitchen provides Thanksgiving help
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen opened its doors to anyone in need of a Thanksgiving lunch. Administrators say demand for food has been up for the last two months.
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Philadelphia-based MANNA prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals for more than 3,600 people, many of whom are living with serious illnesses.
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Avoid these common food safety mistakes on Thanksgiving
Calls to regional poison control centers around the holidays tend to be focused around food poisonings and safety concerns. But mishaps can be avoided.
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Holiday celebrations, Smokey Robinson, and World Cup watch parties in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 24-27: Smokey Robinson in Philly, Christmas Underwater in N.J., and a Todd Rundgren tribute in Delaware are among this week’s highlights.
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Construction begins for the new African American Museum of Bucks County
An 18th-century farmhouse near Langhorne is being renovated into Bucks County’s only Black museum.
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‘Biggest cocaine trafficker in Delaware’ sentenced to 45 years in prison
Omar Morales Colon, along with his wife, Shakira Martinez, have both been convicted on drug and money laundering charges.
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