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Oct. 22–25: “The Wiz” in Delaware, Flannel Fest in Philly and the Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:45Democrats have a chance to control the three branches of government in Pennsylvania. In a tightly contested state Senate race, the battle is focused on data centers.
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Many youth in Delaware’s foster care system have behavioral health needs that can be challenging to address in in-state facilities.
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Philadelphia’s cat rescue hero and beloved art professor Al Gury to be memorialized at PAFA
Al Gury, 74, was as committed to rescuing cats as he was to teaching art. He passed away after nearly 50 years at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
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Camden scrap metal recycler EMR awards first grant to community nonprofit following fires
The grant to Mighty Writers comes weeks after the city sued EMR, claiming the company violated an agreement to donate funds.
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Bucks County’s domestic violence response agency marks 50 years
A Woman’s Place provides comprehensive short- and long-term services to thousands of victims of domestic violence in Bucks County each year.
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Rutgers unions criticize university’s salary proposal as contract talks continue
The Coalition of Rutgers Unions is accusing the university of publicly negotiating salary proposals.
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Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ blood clots
Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs.
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Philly teens advocate for universal free student SEPTA passes
As City Council weighs an expansion of the student SEPTA program, issues around trust of teens have emerged.
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Listen 1:04Philly keeps fighting its delivery robots. More are coming anyway
After months of getting kicked, blocked and criticized, Philadelphia’s autonomous food couriers are expanding their reach.
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Key moments in Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs
Hurts was initially injured after taking a cleat to the left calf against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4.
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Autumn is here, and leaves are falling. What should Philadelphia residents do with them?
Fallen leaves naturally fertilize the soil as they decompose, returning vital nutrients to the ground.
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Inside a Philadelphia clinic’s intensive approach to suicide prevention
Jefferson Health's ASPIRE Center combines personalized therapy, family support and clinician training to improve care for people at risk.
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Listen 1:20Want to make friends in Philly? These rugby players suggest a good tackle
From the city to pockets of Delco, rugby devotees have endured broken bones, torn ACLs and more than a few bruises. But to them, “all is good in the world.”
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