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Cute, therapeutic, sustainable Philly goats coming to a neighborhood near you
A traveling herd of caprine entertainers is putting on play performances, parades and bringing education and joy to residents of all ages.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54Unexpected deal would boost Biden pledge on climate change
The deal stunned lawmakers and activists who had given up hope that legislation could be enacted after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said he could not support the measure.
3 years ago
Take me to the river: Academy of Natural Sciences sends visitors outside to the Schuylkill
“How to Get to the River” at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University wants visitors to experience Philly’s watershed first-hand.
3 years ago
Another strike averted as remaining 2 Atlantic City casinos ink new labor deals
One week after a strike was authorized, Unite Here Local 54 announced a tentative agreement with the last two casinos without a labor deal.
3 years ago
Sesame Place facing $25 million racial discrimination civil lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges Black man and five-year-old daughter were shunned by costumed characters.
3 years ago
Wolf sues GOP over abortion amendment, calling it ‘radical’ and improperly passed
Republicans are moving a constitutional amendment that would make it much easier to restrict abortion. Now, Gov. Wolf wants a court to throw it out.
3 years ago
Shoppers line up to welcome Sharswood’s first supermarket in decades
The new North Philly supermarket is part of a sweeping neighborhood revitalization plan dreamed up by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
3 years ago
Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help
The monarch butterfly was categorized by scientists last week as endangered.
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The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas ordered the encampment’s end last Friday. Law enforcement is expected to break it up in the coming days.
3 years ago
Fate of 800 Pa. mail-in primary votes gets 1st court hearing
A Pa. court is considering the fate of some 800 mail-in primary votes that three county elections boards threw out over the lack of handwritten dates on their envelopes.
3 years ago
In a 3rd test, Facebook still fails to block hate speech
Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report.
3 years ago
Stocks decline as GDP report raises fears of recession
Stocks are falling early Thursday as investors react to news that the U.S. economy shrank for a second consecutive quarter.
3 years ago
SEPTA announces newest Regional Rail station in Delco: The Wawa Station
The agreement will also see the Media/Elwyn line renamed the Media/Wawa line.
3 years ago
The Black Keys, Shark Day, and SpongeBob in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
The weekend’s events in Philly, Del., and N.J. include Monster Trucks Live, Black Keys, and the East Passyunk Car Show and Street Fest.
3 years ago
Listen 4:43More than 350,000 Atlantic sturgeon once migrated to the Delaware River, but now, there are fewer than 250 adults. A caviar rush depleted stocks in the late 1800s.
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