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Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving
As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.
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Joint Base MDL lockdown lifted in New Jersey
Base officials said a report of an active shooter prompted the tri-service joint base to undergo emergency protocols.
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U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.
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Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns
Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.
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Three people, including a 14-year-old soccer player, were killed in 2012 during a shootout at Eden Park in the city’s Southbridge section.
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Listen 1:58Montgomery County offers free COVID-19, flu vaccines at community clinics
County residents can make an appointment online or walk in to receive their vaccine.
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Listen 0:40Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital head to auction block
Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.
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Here’s what to know about the government shutdown
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown.
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Crandall Speights fled after he was indicted. Police discovered 40 pieces of jewelry during his arrest in New Jersey in January.
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The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.
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WHYY to preview Ken Burns’ new ‘American Revolution’ documentary in Camden
WHYY’s Terry Gross will interview Ken Burns about his 12-hour film premiering in November, during a preview event in Camden on Oct. 9.
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Listen 1:45Fake tush push and special teams TD help Eagles beat Bucs 31-25 to stay undefeated
Special teams got the Eagles (4-0) started with another scoring play, a week after Jordan Davis blocked a field goal for a scoop and score to seal a win against the Rams.
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The Chicago-based artist’s newest work is semi-autobiographical while paying homage to the resilience and hope of migrants.
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Delaware’s piping plover chicks remain at risk from climate change, predators and humans
Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.
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Listen 1:38Millionaire Sen. Dave McCormick favors Pa. ‘muni’ bonds as tax shelter
The bonds — issued by public agencies to fund infrastructure projects — are often favored by wealthy investors due to their low risk and the significant tax incentives.
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