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Major work starts to re-deck the northbound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge
Expect delays on both spans of the Delaware Memorial Bridge for months to come, as work begins on re-decking the more than 70-year-old structure.
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Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur for 1st US Open title, 3rd Slam
The world No. 1 cemented her status as a dominant figure in women’s tennis by triumphing at the tournament that is expected to be the last of Serena Williams’ career.
3 years ago
Photo essay: The ‘Bee Beard’ returns to Philadelphia during the 2022 Honey Festival
Bees swarmed beekeeper Don Shump’s face during a sweet — and scary — demonstration.
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They say Tiffany Fletcher, who was killed by a stray bullet while at work, was a pillar of her neighborhood.
3 years ago
Marsha Hunt, ’40s star and blacklist victim, dies at 104
Hunt was an established actor and was a rising star in the new medium of television when the work dried up because of allegations about her liberal activism.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Sept 19 at Westminster Abbey
Earlier, King Charles III was officially announced as Britain’s monarch.
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Alcaraz stops Tiafoe’s US Open run for 1st Grand Slam final
Alcaraz will face No. 7 Casper Ruud for the championship on Sunday with so much on the line.
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New Pennsylvania Project ramps up to make fall voting accessible to all
New Pennsylvania Project is kicking into high gear working to get voter momentum going into the fall elections. It’s modeled after one created in Georgia by Stacey Abrams.
3 years ago
Listen 8:59Philadelphia rec center worker dies after being caught in crossfire from gun battle, police say
A worker at a Philadelphia recreation center has died after she was caught in the crossfire of a nearby gun battle.
3 years ago
National Liberty Museum shines a light on truth
In its new civic dialogue exhibition, the museum asked video installation artists for work about the truth and its slippery surface.
3 years ago
Polysubstance use and addiction on the rise in Pa. and Del., new report finds
More than 30 percent of patients seeking treatment at Gaudenzia non-profit addiction this past year had both a primary and secondary substance use disorder diagnosis.
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Officials hope to streamline access to the vaccines, and make distribution more equitable, with the help of a new online interest form, which went live Friday.
3 years ago
Beloved dancer, choreographer and CAPA teacher LaDeva Davis dies at 78
LeDeva Davis inspired generations of dancers who went on to perform on some of the biggest stages.
3 years ago
Environmentalists decry permit extension approval for natural gas terminal in South Jersey
The extended permit gives Delaware River Partners, an affiliate of New Fortress Energy, until June 2025 to build a dock on the Delaware River in Gibbstown, Gloucester County.
3 years ago
Free school meals expand to ‘middle-income families’ in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy said new legislation he signed into law would reduce food insecurity and offer healthy meals to more families.
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