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The city’s only open-intake animal shelter is holding a foster drive in an effort to ease severe overcrowding — and save the lives of time-stamped dogs.
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Hundreds attend vigil for Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally in Pa.
The 50-year-old, who worked as a project engineer, Army reservist and volunteer firefighter, died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa.
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Pa. officials criticized over response to chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating potential chromium compounds that leaked onto a portion of Bartram’s Mile Trail.
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Listen 1:223 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Five Below’s CEO and president steps down amid weak sales
The Philly-based company also cut its financial outlook for the current quarter. Five Below has been wrestling with slower spending and increasing theft.
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Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.
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Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."
1 year ago
Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.
1 year ago
Listen 2:45Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15.
1 year ago
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better.
1 year ago
Officer hospitalized after stolen car crashes into police cruiser in Germantown
The officer was taken to the hospital for observation but is expected to be okay.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Westheimer’s giggly, German-accented voice, coupled with her 4-foot-7 frame, made her an unlikely looking — and sounding — outlet for “sexual literacy.”
1 year ago
Up to 2 new offshore wind projects are proposed for New Jersey. A third seeks to re-bid its terms
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities received three bids by Wednesday's deadline in the state's fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms.
1 year ago
Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area
Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.
1 year ago
Icarus Football’s custom kits take center stage this weekend
The Kensington-based kit designer has created designs for all 80 teams at the upcoming Icarus Cup.
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