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Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out
Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!
3 years ago
Drummers play the lights inside Philly’s Icebox
There’s a moment when the percussionists “stop playing the drums and they start playing the lights” in Ezra Masch’s “Volumes” art installation.
3 years ago
Philadelphia nonprofit sounds alarm on rising drug use
It is the first time in the program’s 30-year history that it received more used syringes than clean ones distributed.
3 years ago
New Jersey child tax credit signed into law, GOP wants more tax reform
Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) suggested that lawmakers index tax brackets to account for historic inflation rates.
3 years ago
Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort
Biden says he's putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need in and around Fort Myers.
3 years ago
Former Philly police officer to stand trial for first-degree murder of 12-year-old boy
A judge approved charges against a former Philly police officer. It’s one of three murder cases brought against police by the DA in five years.
3 years ago
Unresolved gray areas in Pa. mail voting law likely to spur fresh confusion, legal challenges
As millions of Pennsylvanians once again go to the polls this November, some key questions on mail ballots remain unsettled, opening the door for more legal action.
3 years ago
SEPTA will partner with local college students to offer social services to people experiencing homelessness using the transit system as a shelter.
3 years ago
Philly native among 3 chemists awarded Nobel Prize
Sharpless, a Philadelphia native who attended the Friends Central School, previously won a Nobel Prize in 2001 and is now the fifth person to receive the award twice.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Union to build $55 million sports complex
Plans for the 32-acre sports and recreation complex will include indoor and outdoor fields, courts, and a weight room. Construction will cost more than $55 million.
3 years ago
A Delaware food bank is breaking ground on downstate location to meet rise in demand
The new 67,000-square-foot facility in Kent County will provide expanded training programs and wider food distribution capabilities.
3 years ago
West Sadsbury Township is looking to axe open space tax at the ballot
While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.
3 years ago
Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris’ AL record
Judge hit a 1-1 slider from Texas right-hander Jesús Tinoco into the first row of seats in left field when leading off the second game of New York’s day-night doubleheader.
3 years ago
Lead detected in water from 22 Delaware schools
The building once known as Wallace Wallin School had the most violations at 17.
3 years ago
Two new deputy roles will reduce the number of individuals who report directly to the superintendent, freeing him up to spend more time in the community and Harrisburg.
3 years ago