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Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion

Regulators argue UGI’s gas distribution equipment serving R.M. Palmer Co. in West Reading violates state and federal rules.

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Billy Penn

‘Small but meaningful’ – How a Philly attorney invented the first matchbook

A “Firstival” in Old City on Saturday celebrates the historic innovation with storytelling and family activities.

3 weeks ago

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What to know about Bill Gates’ nuclear science company planned for the former South Philadelphia refinery site

TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.

3 weeks ago

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2 more security checkpoints to be temporarily closed at Philadelphia International Airport

The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at PHL.

3 weeks ago

Robin Morton (center) has broken barriers in the cycling community
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Women in cycling: How one Philadelphia woman paved the way

As the first woman to own and manage a men’s professional cycling team and as the director of this year’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic, Robin Morton is invested in cycling.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

MLS suspends Union exec after investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior

The team’s Sporting Director Ernst Tanner was on administrative leave while under investigation for allegedly using racist, sexist and homophobic language.

4 weeks ago

Little Walter's Pierogi Ruskie
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Gluten-free night at Little Walter’s: one neighbor’s quest for a flourless pierogi

Chef Michael Brenfleck made his kitchen gluten-free for one special evening to support a friend with celiac disease. The night was such a hit, it’s now a monthly series.

4 weeks ago

Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, holds up a sign showing he won the WHYY-Billy Penn Philadelphia Regional Spelling Bee
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Kids
Philadelphia

Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition

For the third year in a row, Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, took home the regional title.

4 weeks ago

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Kelly’s Logan House in Wilmington
Delaware
Food & Drink
History

Nearly 140 years of history celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Wilmington at the oldest, continuously operated Irish family-run bar in America

Since 1889, the Kelly family has kept the tradition going at Kelly’s Logan House in the heart of Wilmington’s Trolley Square.

4 weeks ago

Nearly 300 nonprofits took part in the inaugural Delco Gives Day
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Delco Gives finds new home at WSFS Bank Sportsplex

The closing celebration is moving indoors this year to keep rainy weather from spoiling the party.

4 weeks ago

Yona Yurwit acts as judge in the trial
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

Philly teens get hands-on civics experience with a ‘Demon Slayer’ mock trial

Philadelphia students participated in the manga-inspired mock trial and learned the inner workings of the legal process at Parkway Central Library.

4 weeks ago

Bags of marijuana from The Farm.
Business

‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland

State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.

4 weeks ago

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a large barge is billowing smoke from a fire, while 2 small ships spray it with water to put the fire out.
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

Scrap metal fire on Delaware River barge now under control, officials say

Piles of scrap metal burned for more than 24 hours in the Delaware Bay. The barge is owned by the Camden scrapyard EMR, which will be taking the cargo.

1 month ago

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People walk Walnut Street
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

‘How far can we take it?’ Open Streets returns to Rittenhouse, with eyes on expansion

Organizers also announce Midtown Village dates and call for similar events citywide.

1 month ago

Wednesday Night Rides cycling group
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Local cyclists scattered ‘seed bombs’ around North Philly. You can thank them for the flowers this spring

We joined Wednesday Night Rides and Skype a Scientist to help boost biodiversity in Philadelphia.

1 month ago

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