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Community

PGW must justify its 1,000% rate increase for Philly’s steam loop, Public Utility Commission orders

The battle between rival Center City heat providers has climate implications.

3 years ago

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Health
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Many women don’t know at what age fertility declines: Factors at play when trying to get pregnant

As studies continue in understanding the window of fertility in women, science sadly shows that the numbers are a "cruel irony"

3 years ago

Una persona organiza y cuenta papeletas por correo.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su papeleta de voto por correo

Aquí está todo lo que necesita saber sobre el voto por correo en las elecciones primarias de mayo de 2023.

3 years ago

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter
Community

Eagles draft Georgia’s Carter, who had role in fatal crash

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick of the NFL draft.

3 years ago

People stand outside a Silicon Valley Bank branch in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2023. The Federal Reserve is scheduled Friday to release a highly-anticipated review of its supervision of Silicon Valley Bank, the go-to bank for venture capital firms and technology start-ups that failed spectacularly in March. 
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Money

Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs in bank failure

The report issued Friday takes a critical look at what the Fed missed as Silicon Valley Bank grew quickly in size in the years leading up to its collapse.

3 years ago

The Virgin of Guadalupe, an iconic image in Mexican culture, adorns the costumes of carnavaleros, the performers in the yearly festival, Carnaval de Puebla.
Arts & Entertainment

Carnaval de Puebla and Lele travels: Philly to celebrate Mexican Week 2023

A children’s day celebration, Mexican cooking classes, and Lele travels are among the event highlights.

3 years ago

An art project is seen with the words ''vote'' and ''love'' visible
Arts & Entertainment

Philly mayors have a mixed history of supporting the arts. Will the next one be an arts mayor?

The mayor’s support of the arts — or lack thereof — plays a big role in the cultural community’s success. Here's a look back at some highs and lows.

3 years ago

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Community

‘The more trees, the merrier’: Philly’s commercial corridors are blooming with greenery thanks to 117 new trees

In one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods, the influx of trees “gives people hope,” says one resident.

3 years ago

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Alguien camina cerca de un letrero que tiene el texto en inglés
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Una guía completa para el día de las elecciones primarias de Pa. 2023, que incluye quién está en la papeleta, cuándo votar, cómo votar, dónde votar, emitir el voto por correo y más

Lea aquí para conocer las fechas clave de las elecciones primarias, información sobre los candidatos que figuran en su papeleta, y mucho más.

3 years ago

Protesters are visible through the windows of a meeting room.
Education

With no tentative agreements, Rutgers unions continue labor actions

Though three unions have agreed on a framework, there are still issues lingering between New Jersey’s public university and its unionized workforce.

3 years ago

Jon Combes holds his bottle of buprenorphine
Health

DEA mum on proposed rule changes that could impact millions of telehealth users seeking prescription drugs

Telehealth providers say the Biden administration should reconsider proposed regulations that would make obtaining prescription controlled drugs harder.

3 years ago

Mike Pence
Politics & Policy

Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source

The testimony came hours after a federal appeals court in a sealed order rejected a bid by Trump's lawyers to block Pence's appearance.

3 years ago

Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly’s plastic bag ban is working, study finds

A city-commissioned study estimates the ban prevented enough single-use plastic bags to fill City Hall every eight months.

3 years ago

Eric Marsh Sr. speaks to a group of people.
Community

South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event

Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.

3 years ago

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Single-use plastic bags
Politics & Policy

Cheltenham Township passes ban on single-use plastic bags

The township is the first to do so in 2023 and the 16th overall. Lower Merion Township and Swarthmore Borough are working now on similar legislation to reduce plastic waste.

3 years ago

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