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PGW wins key city approval for Southwest Philly LNG venture
Philadelphia Gas Works’ planned liquefied natural gas plant won a key approval this week, moving the $60 million Passyunk Energy Center closer to groundbreaking.
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Nielsen estimates about 16 million watched Michael Cohen
The Nielsen company says that 15.8 million people watched President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testify against him on television before a congressional commi
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BL England decision may doom N.J. pipeline but natural gas projects still on
The demise of the B.L. England power plant appears to doom a 22-mile gas pipeline through the Pinelands to the facility.
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Walmart to make ‘every effort’ to keep disabled greeters
Amid backlash, CEO's memo says "specific steps" are being taken. A deadline has already been extended.
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Exhibition games in Philly extra special for Globetrotter guard
Darnell “Speedy” Artis has played with the Harlem Globetrotters for three years, but he never competed in his hometown of Philadelphia. That changes this weekend.
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Listen 3:18Bucks County mother charged with slaying family withdrew son from school
A mother accused of killing her 13-year-old son and four other family members pulled the boy out of school about two weeks earlier, a school official said Thursday.
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Bryce Harper, Phillies have agreed to $330 million contract
Person familiar with negotiations tells AP Bryce Harper, Phillies have agreed to $330 million contract, pending physical.
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Caring for others in recovery helps Kensington man stay sober
When Rob stumbled into The Last Stop recovery center in Kensington three years ago, he had no intention of getting clean or turning his life around.
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Relocated tomb of saint to be designated a shrine
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says the recently-moved tomb of St. Katherine Drexel will be designated a shrine.
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Northwest Philly grandma, hidden civil rights hero still coaching and fighting
Lurline Jones is a legendary coach and local civil rights trailblazer. But why is the 75-year-old still coaching in the last place you’d expect?
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Listen 6:16Music, flowers, dance, and the dawn of Women’s History Month
Ushering in Women’s History Month, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, a weekend of dance and flower power highlight this week’s “Things To Do.”
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Listen 4:35Philadelphia lawsuit threatens to shut down Kensington clubhouse for addiction recovery
The city says The Last Stop violates its zoning by allowing some people to live there, and that it lacks a permit for meetings.
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Eagles agree to let Foles seek starting job in free agency
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman says the team will not use its franchise tag on quarterback Nick Foles and instead will let him become a free agent.
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United Methodist Church delegates reject recognizing same-sex marriage
Delegates at a crucial conference voted Tuesday to strengthen the faith's divisive bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.
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Rare copy of historic ‘Green Book’ travel guide on digital display at Delaware museum
A rare copy of the “Green Book” seen in the Oscar-winning film of the same name recently arrived at Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware.
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