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“Chances are, if you're eating mushrooms … they came from Pennsylvania,” said Gale Ferranto, a third-generation Kennett Square mushroom farmer.
13 hours ago
In Philly, a ‘wide-open race’ to represent the nation’s most Democratic congressional district
Three state legislators and four first-time candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
18 hours ago
Bucks County Community College students can now get their bachelor’s degree in Wales
The higher education collaboration was sparked in part by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator Rob McElhenney’s relationship with the Welsh city.
23 hours ago
“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.
23 hours ago
Grays Ferry community members say CHOP garage is ‘a health hazard’
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia plans to build a 1,005-vehicle garage for employee parking needs.
1 day ago
Philly cyclists ride through Center City to call for ‘concrete’ action on Spruce and Pine streets
Philly Bike Action’s second big ride there in 14 months drew hundreds to protest a lack of progress on addressing safety concerns.
2 days ago
How romance and a road trip led to the purchase of the world’s oldest drive-in theater
Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney bought Shankweiler’s Drive-In in Oreland, Pennsylvania, in 2022 after learning the property might be sold to developers.
2 days ago
Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
2 days ago
Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.
2 days ago
“When you connect to one of these older adults, you’d be surprised how they can change your life,” says Jamee Nowell Smith of Senior Community Services.
2 days ago
The splash fountains of Dilworth Plaza are now a temporary public art installation that allow people to conduct water like an orchestra.
2 days ago
A roughly 21% fare hike will also go into effect that day.
2 days ago
Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety
The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.
3 days ago
Pennsylvania’s budget is nine weeks late. Delaware County lawmakers are urging the Senate to reach a deal on funding SEPTA and schools before it’s too late.
3 days ago
Still dancing after all these years: Philly Fringe revives a solo work from 2000
Rennie Harris and Megan Bridge expand a student project from 25 years ago into an evening of self-reflection and social commentary.
3 days ago
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