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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
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At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
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Exhibition traces a 200-year history of water pollution in Philadelphia
The Science History Institute opens “Downstream,” a historical exhibition of the science behind Delaware River watershed analysis.
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More money available to help struggling businesses in Camden County
Camden County is making another $10 million in federal aid available to struggling businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 delta surge.
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The cleanup continues in Mullica Hill and other parts of Gloucester County
A week after a tornado devastated parts of Gloucester County, residents continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
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The ‘war tax’ resistance movement and the Philly athlete who pioneered anthem protests
After they were arrested at a 1961 sit-in, Philadelphians Juanita and Wally Nelson and Eroseanna Robinson continued their activism throughout their lives.
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Virus claims Black morticians, leaving holes in communities
About 130 Black morticians have died of COVID-19 across the United States.
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Ground zero rebuilding still unfinished, 20 years later
Two planned skyscrapers, a performing arts center and a church are still unfinished at the site, which plays host to the annual ceremony honoring nearly 3,000 people killed.
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At one of Philly’s oldest tattoo parlors, women are inking the art
Eddie’s in Chinatown has experienced a changing of the guard.
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Bucks County lost 18 on Sept. 11. Two decades later, a memorial in their honor offers solace
As the memory of 9/11 fades for some, the Garden of Reflection has become a place to teach children and a peaceful place for those grieving losses.
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About 200 people were displaced by Wednesday’s storm. The city and its partners are providing clothes, food and linking them with volunteer repair teams.
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‘We lost everything’: Montco residents flock to resource center for help recovering from Ida
Forty-six homes are considered destroyed, 269 suffered major damage, and 91 were left with minor damage. A federal disaster declaration is expected soon.
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Philadelphia Parking Authority holding town hall to keep people out of trouble
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is offering some online education to help people avoid breaking parking rules and regulations.
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Fully restoring Schuylkill River Trail in Philly post-Ida could take months
A section of the Schuylkill River Trail is still closed, and it’s unclear who will pay to repair and restore lighting, fencing, and other damaged infrastructure.
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A festival aims to offer a safe space to decompress from Philly’s violence
Two men trying to abate the crisis using a mobile app are hosting a festival at FDR Park this weekend in hopes of giving residents a safe space to decompress.
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