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Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough
At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!
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‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city
New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
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Listen 1:11Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail
After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.
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Listen 1:125 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday
Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.
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A double dose of Obama firepower and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
Neither Barack nor Michelle Obama held back in lacing into Donald Trump. In another address, Doug Emhoff proved he wants America to love his wife as much as he does.
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DNC Night 2: Pa. Dems cast ceremonial votes for Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta speaks
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention cast votes for Vice President Kamala Harris in a ceremonial roll call. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke about Project 2025.
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Listen 6:36Tim Walz has described his family’s IVF experience. His wife says they used a different procedure
The Democratic nominee for VP has implied that he and his wife used IVF to conceive. They actually used IUI, a different process that has attracted less controversy.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago’s Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters charged a line of police in an intense standoff with hundreds of officers on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
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‘Game-changer’: Montgomery County pledges to significantly expand public defender’s office
Montgomery County wants to hire 15 new public defenders, an assistant chief of mental health, administrative staff and a social worker.
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Uncommitted N.J. delegate at the DNC is pushing for peace in Gaza
An Uncommitted New Jersey delegate is working to include a call for a ceasefire in Gaza as part of the official Democratic National Convention platform.
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Montgomery County Republican Committee tosses Upper Merion GOP leader for endorsing Kamala Harris
Upper Merion GOP leader Matthew McCaffery, who was recently the victim of a swatting incident, admitted to violating the party bylaws.
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Listen 1:01If elected, McBride would be the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. House.
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Listen 1:06Tax assessor sues New Castle County for sexual harassment over boss’s profane texts
The property tax assessor’s lawsuit alleges Susan Oberlander was subjected to sexual harassment and then retaliated against when she sought promotions.
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America’s first second gentleman gets his turn on center stage tonight
As Vice President Harris tries to become the first female president, her husband, Doug Emhoff would make history too — as the first, first gentleman.
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The Obamas and Emhoff headline Democratic National Convention’s 2nd night
The Harris campaign said Tuesday it would spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days.
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