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Check out one of Pennsylvania’s new state parks: Big Elk Creek in Chester County
The Big Elk Creek State Park will ask the community how they want to how they want to use the park.
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Pointing to success elsewhere in Philly, advocates say the BID is just what the corridor needs.
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Massive junkyard fire sends black plume of smoke into Philadelphia sky
A massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section was sending a black plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday evening.
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14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School
According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.
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Listen 1:18Rehoboth hosts update on wind projects off Delaware beaches
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners offered an update Tuesday on a pair of offshore wind projects proposed off the Delaware coast.
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Delaware town again votes to fund Confederate flag-flying museum
The second vote to fund Georgetown’s Marvel Museum comes after the state AG said Council violated open meeting laws when they re-issued a $25,000 check.
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Acclaimed South Indian restaurant Amma’s opens a third location in University City
Expect spicy, vegetable-focused dishes and a family atmosphere, with lots of room for large groups.
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Camden officials take over illegal dumpsite to begin cleanup
Long a nuisance in Camden’s Bergen Square neighborhood, officials cut the chain to access an illegal dumpsite that includes a 70,000-ton toxic dirt pile.
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Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment
Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.
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How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts
From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art workers strike, again
The union says management has stalled in negotiations for a first contract.
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Eagles fans take over Washington’s stadium, with many turning ‘Wentz’ jerseys into ‘Brown’
Philadelphia’s football team faced their former QB on Sunday, and sacked the heck out of him in their win against the Commanders.
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13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.
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Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade
The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.
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Fiona destroyed most of Puerto Rico’s plantain crops — a staple for people’s diet
Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities.
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