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Philly workers leave $100 million ‘on the table’ on Tax Day, advocates say
About 50,000 residents with low income don’t claim one federal tax credit, which means lower tax refund checks.
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Listen 1:09Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration
Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.
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Listen 1:03South Brunswick’s Indian diasporic community is celebrating Holi, the festival of colors
The religious and community event celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil — with plenty of color.
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Learn about Sikh culture and history at a unique exhibition in N.J. on Saturday
Sikh artifacts and paintings will be on display, along with martial arts demonstrations, music, food, and community conversations.
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As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.
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Listen 1:10Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
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Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback
As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.
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The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
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Listen 1:33Norristown-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Elmwood Park
A growing Muslim community in Norristown welcomed the end of Ramadan and celebration of Eid al-Fitr with a picnic.
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Listen 1:27Pennsylvania’s primary lands on Passover this year. Here’s what you need to know to vote
City commissioners and voter advocates are helping Philadelphians who observe Passover cast their votes.
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Mayor Parker introduces new prisons commissioner, who says he’s ready to fix jail system
The public service vet inherits an ailing city department facing a troubling vacancy rate and funding woes.
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The women of World War II who inspired the now-iconic “Rosie the Riveter” movement will be awarded the long-overdue honor Wednesday.
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Listen 7:35Leaders hope to avoid the “summer slide” with more than 30,000 slots available for youth entertainment and education.
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Philadelphia Surge season arrives with aim of growing opportunities for women and nonbinary athletes
The ultimate disc team hopes to build on its inaugural season both growing its fan base and extending its play into the postseason.
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New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed ‘diner capital of the world’
An unofficial New Jersey diner coalition estimates that there are around 450 diners in the state, more per capita than any other state in the United States.
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