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North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget
Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.
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Listen 3:34Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback
The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.
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Schooled: ‘Abbott Elementary’ star joins VP Harris in Montgomery County to talk abortion
Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Elkins Park as part of her tour on reproductive health rights. She was joined by “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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Listen 1:22Delco’s director of emergency services, Timothy Boyce, is out on administrative leave. A female employee accused him of ageism while another alleged he sexually harassed her.
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The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.
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Listen 7:11Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.
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Where Pennsylvania has lost Democrats since 2008, and what it means for the November election
Over the past decade, Democrats’ registration advantage has shrunk. Still, experts say registration can't tell you exactly how a closely divided state like Pa. will vote.
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Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”
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For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.
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Penn grad workers say ‘we’re part of a national movement’ after union win
Graduate student workers voted overwhelmingly to form a union at the University of Pennsylvania, but their first contract could take years.
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The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.
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Listen 1:38Pa. Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan over Democrats’ objections
Republicans said the cuts would be the largest in the state’s history. Democrats warn that the Senate GOP’s tax bill won't pass in the Democratic-controlled House.
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Primary day poll workers in Philly got paid early this year
Using electronic poll book data, the city has been able to cut about a month off the time that it takes to pay Election Day workers.
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Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments
Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.
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Listen 1:12Pa. Senate race among many roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza
Democrats are treading cautiously over an internal divide about the campus demonstrations. Republicans, including David McCormick, are playing up their rivals’ disagreements.
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