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Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in tiebreaking swing-off lift National League to All-Star Game win
Schwarber earned the MVP award, becoming the first non-pitcher MVP without a hit.
11 months ago
Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
11 months ago
Listen 0:44WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom draws about 75 to share story pitches at Philadelphia City Hall
The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.
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A book of autographs in Philly revives the legacy of a forgotten Croatian hero
Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.
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Listen 2:28The trash strike was a breeze for Philly’s zero-waste enthusiasts
Composting, recycling and reuse make for tiny trash bags and no stink.
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After surveying restaurant employers statewide, Delaware officials found a need for better training to help hospitality workers advance.
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Listen 1:17Barnes on the Block brings art, culture and community to life on the Parkway
Hundreds gathered for the annual outdoor festival featuring local artists, live performances and hands-on workshops celebrating Philly’s creative spirit.
11 months ago
A new app allows Philadelphians to report parking violations using ‘laser vision’
From illegal sidewalk parking to bike lane obstructions, violations captured by photo trigger an automatic report that gets sent to the PPA.
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Emilio Carranza was heading home to Mexico to complete a goodwill tour when his plane crashed in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
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Doylestown’s Oscar Hammerstein Museum celebrates the musical theater legend’s 130th birthday
The nonprofit is fundraising to renovate the house where Hammerstein lived from 1940 to 1960.
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Listen 1:39Pennsylvania’s 911 services restored; investigation into outage underway
Officials say the outage Friday is believed to be due to a glitch in the system and not a cyberattack.
11 months ago
A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies
The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.
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West End Neighborhood House is opening Sussex County’s first supportive housing program for foster kids aging out of the system.
11 months ago
Listen 1:18Pennsylvania’s 911 service experiencing statewide outage
People are directed to call nonemergency lines locally. There’s no information on how long the outage will last.
11 months ago
Fair City Challenge invests in solutions to promote equity in Philly’s neighborhoods
The Economy League’s competition gives finalists a chance to develop programs that can help make city neighborhoods more equitable and inclusive.
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