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St. Christopher’s Hospital receives $54 million from neighboring medical institutions
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Temple Health, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and others will provide the funds over the course of the next two years.
3 years ago
Casino boat sunk off Delaware shore becomes latest addition to artificial reef
The 180-foot-long Texas Star is the latest addition to a massive artificial reef system, joining hundreds of New York City subway cars and a Navy destroyer.
3 years ago
U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week
Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.
3 years ago
‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%
From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.
3 years ago
After being closed for over 40 years, Franklin Square PATCO station ramps up construction
Located a block away from Independence Mall, the abandoned station will get a new entry and other necessary upgrades to reopen for PATCO riders.
3 years ago
‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism
An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.
3 years ago
Philly schools chief defends $450K consultant who surrendered teaching license
Current and former Nashville school officials say Shawn Joseph’s tenure precipitated a “morale crisis.”
3 years ago
Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs $50.6 billion budget with property tax relief
The giveback to taxpayers reflects Democrats’ desire to address what they and others call an “affordability crisis” in the state.
3 years ago
Doubling down on abortion rights: Delaware protects records of patients from other states
The measure is a strategic counterpunch to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has taken away the constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
3 years ago
Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event
The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.
3 years ago
Listen 5:30Center City businesses are rebounding from pandemic, report finds
A new report finds that heavy foot traffic has helped Center City businesses recover from the pandemic.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan
A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy
The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget
Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.
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