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PlanPhilly
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‘We can learn from them’: Transit professionals to gather in Philly for green bus conference

It will be the first time the Zero Emissions Bus Conference has come to the East Coast. Organizers say there’s growing interest across the country.

2 years ago

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Health

Resident doctors at Penn Medicine to demand contract both inside and outside the hospitals this week

After almost a year of negotiations, the big sticking point now is over wages. Residents say they make a little above minimum wage after accounting for long hours.

2 years ago

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Temple’s Institute on Disabilities launches a new community center

Tech OWL, which stands for Technology for Our Whole Lives, provides the surrounding North Philadelphia community with workshops, classes and a space for connecting.

2 years ago

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Mosquito-borne illnesses discovered throughout Philadelphia region

West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, and one case of Eastern equine encephalitis was reported in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

Virtual Worlds, Virtual Lives

Virtual worlds allow us to reinvent ourselves and build new lives. But some of our troubles follow us there. A look at navigating community, love, and work in digital realms.

Air Date: August 23, 2024

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Science

Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

2 years ago

COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out
Health

FDA approves two updated COVID vaccines

The new COVID vaccines are designed to keep the shots up to date with the virus, which keeps evolving to evade our immune systems.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

2 years ago

Bartram’s Garden
Science

Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

2 years ago

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Science

Human remains discovered at Philly construction site 8 years ago have been reburied, but issues still persist

Workers in Philly's Old City hit upon a historic cemetery with hundreds of people. It took years to study, identify and rebury them.

2 years ago

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Health

Pa. opens public feedback on rate increases to 2025 health insurance plans

Pennsylvania health insurance companies are requesting average rate increases of 2.9% to 15.2% on individual plans sold in the ACA marketplace.

2 years ago

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Health

A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

Findings shed new light on why dementia diagnosis is more prevalent in some areas than others, and that it does not simply have to do with an individual's risk factors alone.

2 years ago

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What to know about Monday’s blue supermoon

The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.

2 years ago

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Health

Montgomery County now offers free period products in all county buildings

Pads and tampons will be available in all bathrooms in county buildings, including courthouses, health and human services buildings, parks and historic sites.

2 years ago

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