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Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry
Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.
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Listen 3:49Pennsylvania lawmakers grapple with how to handle demand for data centers
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania state lawmakers held a hearing with stakeholders to better understand how the state can prepare and manage the growth of data centers.
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Philly-area Democrats use Eagles home opener as an opportunity to push for more SEPTA funding
“We shouldn't have to rely on a gambling company to fund our transit,” Pennsylvania state Rep. Tarik Khan said Wednesday at NRG Station.
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Pennsylvania pharmacies can now refer to major medical organizations for COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the absence of CDC guidance.
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House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman over actions at detention center
The House has rejected a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.
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“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.
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FanDuel restores SEPTA express service for Philadelphia Eagles home opener
Subway trains will run as previously scheduled before and after Thursday’s game. The gambling company’s sponsorship will cover free rides home.
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Auditor Lydia York’s report finds fault with how Appoquinimink’s superintendent, finance chief and school board oversaw finances.
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Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention
This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis
Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.
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Legionnaires’ disease was named after a large outbreak in Philadelphia sickened hundreds of American Legion veterans in the summer of 1976.
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Listen 5:08Feet First Philly offers mini-grants for safer, walkable neighborhoods
The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.
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Dwayne Fountain personally mixed the ultra-deadly opioid to make concoctions with cocaine and other drugs, then reformed them into bricks.
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Listen 1:51The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.
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Stacy Garrity did not push back against the comments made by Bob Cordaro, but has denounced the attack in the past.
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