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Aging under a warming planet, how Philly is preparing to support its older population
An extreme June heat wave that prompted a heat health emergency declaration killed five people in the city and had been made four times more likely by climate change.
4 weeks ago
Listen 7:34Yet another homegrown biotech company is laying off Philly workers in a volatile market
Some of Philadelphia’s biotechnology companies that specialize in cell therapy shed employees in recent weeks as the industry is facing some unique headwinds.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:18Deportations like the cafe owner’s have “been going on for multiple administrations and not just Republican ones,” state Rep. Rabb said in his speech during the rally.
1 month ago
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died.
1 month ago
‘Tiger Love Island’: Philly zoo’s new big cats arrive as part of breeding program
The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed an Amur tiger and an Amur leopard as part of a coordinated conservation effort to protect two of the world’s most endangered big cat species.
1 month ago
The Philadelphia-based tournament honors its namesake and sometimes attracts All-Star talent from the NBA.
1 month ago
Listen 1:25Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death
Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.
1 month ago
Listen 1:29Woman killed by neighbor before responding state troopers were ambushed by gunfire, police say
The attack took place in a rural area in the northeastern part of the state. The two troopers were flown to hospitals for medical care.
1 month ago
Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end
The iconic ship’s conservancy shared drawings of the museum-to-be, while preparations to sink it off Florida continue.
1 month ago
Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend
The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.
1 month ago
Listen 1:21The 17-year-old suspect turned himself in last Friday and is expected to be tried as an adult.
1 month ago
How an Albanian cafe in Point Breeze became a neighborhood favorite
Two Eagles Cafe is a family-run gem that serves up fresh and delicious brunch, treating neighbors with warmth and care.
1 month ago
Philly Running Alliance looks to give running community a seat at the table
The newly formed collective aims to follow a similar blueprint of groups advocating for cyclists and pedestrians. It hosts the Philly Mayor’s Cup this Saturday.
1 month ago
History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters
In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.
1 month ago
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