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The federal government is lending as much as $4.4 billion to restart power plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
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Schuylkill Center completes $1 million project to curb flooding, erosion
The restoration uses the natural landscape to manage stormwater runoff and protect wildlife habitat in North Philadelphia.
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Wooden Shoe Books, South Street’s anarchist bookstore, marks 50 years, surprising even its founders
Volunteer-run since 1976, the bookseller celebrates its role in Philadelphia's left-wing history with a block party Saturday.
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Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way?
Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.
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Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus
Rita Collins has taken her Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary around the country. This week, she found the love of reading alive and well at Drexel.
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Customers will see higher average premium prices on Get Covered New Jersey during annual open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1.
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The art of scrapple: Philly’s weirdest sculpting contest is back
Twelve contestants carved 6-pound blocks of Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast meat into everything from a LeBron James jersey to a surprisingly lifelike Philbert the Pig.
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As other Republicans call for ending the Iran war or rolling back tariffs, the first-term senator is focused on eliminating “unnecessary” regulations.
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Listen 0:59There are many ways to enjoy Halloween in the city – from themed bars and family-friendly parades to bar crawls and haunted houses. Here's your guide.
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Influential evolutionary biologist’s papers arrive at Philadelphia’s American Philosophical Society
Famed biologist Lynn Margulis’ papers arrive at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia after the historic collection was nearly destroyed in a fire.
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Marsha’s opened to put women’s sports first. A year later, it’s closing
The news of the Oct. 18 closure prompts more discussions around what we expect from queer spaces.
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Less honk, more handlebar: Philly Bike Ride rolls back into town
The car-free ride returns Saturday with two routes, a finish-line festival and an expected 7,000 cyclists along for the fun.
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From a West Philly comic rack to ‘The Black Hero’s Journey’
Illustrator Eric Battle brings a lifetime of storytelling to a new Penn exhibition and a graphic novel confronting the murder of Emmett Till.
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Stick around for Tattooed Mom’s international wheatpaste show this weekend
Tattooed Mom’s “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 2” features art from more than 200 artists, amateurs and a wall for visitors to get creative.
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The William Penn School District in Delaware County did not specify what occurred but appointed an “outside investigator” to look into the allegation.
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