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In 2021, Delaware County’s detention center was vacated following explosive allegations of “physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by staff.”
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Benjamin Franklin wore many hats – one of his earliest ones was serving as America’s first postal leader.
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“The First Salute” pulls artifacts from Sint Eustatius to tell the “hidden” story of the colonies’ crucial island allies.
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Listen 1:38‘A full sensory experience’: Reading Terminal crowned America’s Best Public Market, per USA Today
Philly’s historic market celebrated the victory with a visit from the mayor, a flash mob and free cookies.
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Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program
The eight-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.
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"An absolute deliberate act," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said of the Tuesday crash in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst neighborhood.
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More than just home runs. Here’s all that’s planned for Philly’s All-Star week
There’s plenty more going than the 96th Midsummer Classic and the Home Run Derby, as baseball joins the semiquincentennial party.
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Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb
Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.
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The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.
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Listen 0:50Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows
Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.
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Listen 1:13America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly
Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.
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Wildwood considering overnight boardwalk closure
The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.
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As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.
Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 33:44Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly
There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.
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The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.
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