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Former Pa. state Sen. Milton Street dies at 83
Street went from hot dog vendor to activist and eventually state senator. He’s being remembered as a trailblazer in Philly politics.
3 years ago
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year’s biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing
When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
‘Who am I in this situation?’: ‘Stop the Bleed’ trauma first aid class targets gunshot injuries
“Stop The Bleed” teaches emergency responsiveness, and many Philadelphians are training to combat gunshot wounds.
3 years ago
Listen 1:10People of color face discrimination in diagnosis and treatment of migraines, advocates say
Patient advocates are trying to address the disparities people of color face while trying to get a migraine diagnosis or treatment.
3 years ago
Listen 4:25Restoring the 111-year-old, stone masonry and stained-glass Annex will bring several new educational, health, arts, technology, and employment opportunities.
3 years ago
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023
Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village looks to get visitors in the holiday spirit this December
Over 100 vendors will participate in the open-air market that stretches from LOVE Park and City Hall to Broad Street, open daily through Christmas Eve.
3 years ago
U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.
3 years ago
Don’t bother bagging your fallen leaves. Your yard (and insects) will thank you
Fallen leaves make great natural fertilizer and offer a place for insects to spend the winter.
3 years ago
New online dashboard tracks racial and economic disparities in Delaware
Similar to the state’s COVID-19 tracker, the Equity Counts Data Center will track racial disparities in areas including health, education, and criminal justice.
3 years ago
With PennDOT studying transit options for Roosevelt Boulevard, a subway is back on the table
PennDOT has committed to studying transit options on Roosevelt Blvd. This means that Philly is one step closer to a new subway line, writes doctoral student Jay Arzu.
3 years ago
‘A kept gem’: Small Business Saturday lifts up Germantown culture, despite looming economic downturn
Germantown shop owners are encouraging people to buy local on Small Business Saturday — and throughout the holiday season — despite the strain of inflation costs.
3 years ago
Listen 1:51Center City business district promotes unique and boutique holiday shopping experience
Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.
3 years ago
Rutgers University develops oyster reef ecosystem to prevent beach erosion
Sea level rise and increased storm events caused by climate change are accelerating erosion along the East Coast, putting communities and infrastructure at risk.
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