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Extreme weather and crop diseases pose growing challenges for the state’s cranberry farmers.
4 hours ago
After a hunger strike and a blockade near a 76ers game, Sunrise organizers say disruption is necessary to win funding for food, housing and public services.
5 hours ago
Pеволюція! Ukrainian audio tour added to Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution
The Philly museum joins Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska’s global push to add the Ukrainian language to museum experiences.
5 hours ago
Center City pop-up storefront showcases immigrant entrepreneurs
The Philadelphia shop features handmade goods from local immigrant-owned small businesses and a curated selection of books from Making Worlds Bookstore.
16 hours ago
Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown
The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 1200 block of Stanbridge Street.
19 hours ago
Rutgers study finds prenatal exposure to wildfires may be associated with risk of autism
Fine, tiny particles from wildfires are 30 times smaller than the width of human hair, and are easily inhalable.
1 day ago
The new state law requires centers to stock rescue medications like EpiPens and train staff to spot early signs of food allergies and other reactions.
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Listen 1:10The social media stir comes from groups with no recognizable leader calling for a boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in and around Rittenhouse Square.
2 days ago
Listen 4:04District records show Carprice Williams was a teacher at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School.
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Listen 0:55Jet fuel spill in Upper Merion: What to know after PECO contractor strikes Sunoco pipeline
Officials said there is no danger to the public and the spill “is not expected to pose a threat to public drinking water.”
2 days ago
Listen 0:52The proposed $2 billion venue will look to lure fans away from the parking lot and into restaurants, bars and other attractions before and after games.
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Listen 1:05Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward
The subsidized units are part of a mixed-income project near Rittenhouse Square. It’s expected to open in 2028.
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Listen 0:58Blue wave in Bucks: How Bob Harvie defeated Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in Pa.’s 1st District
Fitzpatrick, a five-term incumbent, won by 13 percentage points in 2024. Two years later, the suburban battleground delivered Democrats their first victory since 2008.
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Listen 1:38Here’s where you can get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in Philadelphia
The shots are available regardless of insurance status and are recommended for most people 6 months and older.
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Listen 1:03With Democrats set to take control of Congress, Booker is focusing on economic issues and rekindling the American Dream.
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