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Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across U.S. with no end in sight
In the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021.
3 years ago
Delaware bird rescue temporarily closes after bird tests positive for contagious disease
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is now in quarantine.
3 years ago
‘Obviously, we hope for peace’: Philadelphia’s Ukrainians watch Russia’s actions anxiously
Many worry about relatives living in Ukraine, and the country from which their families emigrated.
3 years ago
Trenton mayor hopes addressing mental health will interrupt violence
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora hopes addressing mental health will stem the record bloodshed in New Jersey’s capital city.
3 years ago
‘Welcome back’ discounts and new schedules address SEPTA’s COVID ridership slump
Along with some discounts, SEPTA adds service on some routes, but longer waits on others, to adjust to COVID ridership trends.
3 years ago
After two years of giving away food in Philadelphia and other cities, the chefs behind the project now have a home at Chester's Vittles Food Court.
3 years ago
Trolley tour celebrates Black women-owned businesses in Philly
The weekly two-hour tour includes stops at Harriett’s, Franny Lou’s Porch, Freedom Apothecary, Marsh + Mane, and Yowie.
3 years ago
‘The trust is gone’: Fallout in Darby Twp. after some firefighters’ racist remarks go public
Some say the tension has been there all along in the town, which is physically and largely racially divided. The recorded comments are proof, they say.
3 years ago
Listen 4:16Yeadon Borough Council votes to fire police chief after allegations of overspending
After weeks of controversy, the Yeadon Borough Council has voted to fire its current police chief.
3 years ago
With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.
3 years ago
Mariner East pipeline project is finished, after years of environmental damage, construction delays
Energy Transfer says it has completed the troubled 350-mile-long natural gas liquids pipeline, two years behind the initial schedule.
3 years ago
Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about “phantom braking” in Tesla's Models 3 and Y.
3 years ago
Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies
The increase continues what officials believe is an upward trend at the academies, despite new sexual assault prevention and treatment programs.
3 years ago
Kennett Square was a crucial stop for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad
The Chester County town formed a bridge between states that allowed slavery and Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Effort to preserve Trenton’s Black history gets a funding boost from Amazon employees
The money will help restore the historic Locust Hill Cemetery, the city’s oldest burial site for African Americans.
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