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Are you working on environmental justice solutions in Philly? This new grant could help

Projects addressing heat, flooding, air pollution, litter, food insecurity, or other issues could be eligible.

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6abc

Temporary lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen Friday, PennDOT says

The estimated cost for this project is an estimated $25 million to $30 million.

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NBA draft day arrives, where big man Wembanyama will realize his big dreams

The Spurs have the pick and the opportunity to add a player who is being considered a can’t-miss prospect, perhaps the likes that hasn’t been seen since LeBron James.

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Forman Mills sold to NYC retailer amid threat of bankruptcy, layoffs

The discount retail chain previously warned the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry of the potential layoffs but the sale went through.

2 years ago

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Charles L. Blockson, prominent historian and scholar, dies at 89

Blockson was the architect behind some of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the U.S.

2 years ago

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Books
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Billy Penn

Locally illustrated and available for free, the Philly Bookstore Map showcases the city’s thriving scene

Upwards of 25,000 copies are about to hit the streets.

2 years ago

Workers arrange glass foam backfill made by Aero Aggregates in Delaware County to build up an overpass at Montgomery Avenue and 29th Street in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Will the I-95 temporary road hold up? Here are some other Philly places built atop foam glass

Made from recycled bottles, the backfill is in use all over the region, according to Aero Aggregates CEO Archie Filshill.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

A jet dryer from NASCAR racing will help speed the I-95 opening

Pocono Raceway is answering the call to keep the highway reconstruction crews on schedule and let traffic flow this weekend.

2 years ago

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The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the U.S. Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

2 years ago

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6abc

SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force

The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.

2 years ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

10 people rescued after blaze damages 6 homes in Atlantic City

Firefighters responded to a massive blaze in Atlantic City on Wednesday.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

‘I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy’: Housing advocates say eviction process in Philly must change

During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.

2 years ago

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Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the U.S. Women’s World Cup roster

Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month.

2 years ago

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Space

Antlers and fancy dress: Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice

Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

2 years ago

Crew on a submersible.
NPR
Outdoors
Technology
Travel

OceanGate wants to change deep-sea tourism, but its missing sub highlights the risks

Until this week, few people were aware of another extreme adventure industry that is just getting started: deep-ocean exploration.

2 years ago

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