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A new mural by Shepard Fairey about the ideals of American liberty appears in Philly
Just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration next year, Fairey’s work replaces a 112-foot mural of a classically Greco-Roman sculpture.
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‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival
The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.
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Pa. GOP endorses state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for 2026 governor race
State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the party’s nominee in 2022, blasted the decision as a “coronation” and said it would not impact whether he runs this time.
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Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
This move is among the changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers, which has come under scrutiny by the administration.
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Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured
Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.
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Health care workers have invented devices to improve catheter insertion, prevent injuries from falls and support limbs in rehab patients.
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The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.
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Philly cyclists, commuters celebrate the reopening of the MLK Drive Bridge this weekend
The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.
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Cheltenham bans single-use plastic straws, utensils and expanded polystyrene food products
Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.
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Political gridlock continues over Pa. budget, straining finances for counties, schools, nonprofits
Despite their insistence a few weeks ago that a deal was as near as a few days away, neither chamber convened in the Capitol for a voting session during the week of Sept. 15.
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Delaware County Council creates human relations commission. How it will work is still up in the air
The council tabled a law that would’ve empowered the new commission to mediate discrimination complaints, leaving the body’s scope up in the air.
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Amid CDC turmoil, Pennsylvania joins Northeastern states in regional public health coalition
The Northeast Public Health Collaborative has formed working groups to identify opportunities for states to share emergency public health planning and response resources.
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Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams
The Philadelphia Eagles are defending their controversial tush push play amid criticism from people around the NFL.
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New Jersey is guaranteed 3 gubernatorial debates. Here’s why
Gubernatorial candidates who accept public funds for themselves and their running mates are required to participate in debates largely sponsored by media outlets.
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Tons of Philadelphia’s trash are burned in Chester. A bill in City Council could stop that
The proposal would require the city to rethink its waste disposal contracts after they expire next summer.
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