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Americans face the Netherlands in World Cup round of 16
The United States is trying to get to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 and continues to delight the American audience.
3 years ago
Camden waterfront to become more accessible with new trails and recreational boating
Conservationists say a huge financial gift will help them to increase recreation and education on Camden’s waterfront.
3 years ago
New web tool by Drexel lab helps you access refinery pollution data
A new website makes it easy to compare and download data about toxic air pollutants at refinery fencelines across the country.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia, not the state House or Senate, has oversight over potential impeachment and removal of its district attorney, the lawsuit claims.
3 years ago
EPA pushes for more pollution controls in the Delaware River to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
Only about 250 endangered Atlantic sturgeon are left in the Delaware River. Pollution has reduced oxygen levels to the point where the sturgeon struggle to breathe and breed.
3 years ago
School boards maintain power to require masks, after Commonwealth Court dismisses parents’ lawsuit
A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that a lawsuit nine parents filed against five school districts, including Pennsbury, was moot.
3 years ago
Listen 1:17Philly arts and culture get an unexpected $21.3 million from City Hall
City Hall’s midyear budget transfer pumps an unexpected surplus of public funds into the arts sector.
3 years ago
N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback
The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.
3 years ago
Delaware County Health Department offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents
During the first three Fridays of December, residents can pick up tests at the county Wellness Centers in Yeadon and Chester from 2 to 4 p.m.
3 years ago
The man was put in isolation for seven months in 2016. An appeals court says the lawsuit alleging cruel and unusual punishment can resume.
3 years ago
Incident involving police chase, carjackings, and gunfire ends with suspect dead on I-95 in Delaware
A suspect is dead after a series of events in Delaware that includes two carjackings and a police chase.
3 years ago
Philadelphia kicks off holiday season with tree lighting at City Hall
The massive 55-foot Christmas tree outside Philadelphia City Hall is decked out with 4,000 lights to brighten up the Wawa Holiday Plaza.
3 years ago
Listen :53Art of Banksy transformed into immersive experience in Philly
A 30,000-square-foot retail space in the Fashion District has been transformed into a staged, unauthorized show of work by the secretive street artist.
3 years ago
Listen 1:28Give, take, and create: West Philly’s new little free library offers up crafty supplies for projects
West Philly has a new little free library and it’s full of arts and crafts supplies.
3 years ago
Listen 2:00A name change five years in the making: Should Philadelphia rename Taney Street?
After years of petitioning, The Rename Taney Coalition hopes for a breakthrough in their fight to rename Taney Street, famously named after Roger B. Taney.
3 years ago