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Trump officials join Chester’s Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival
The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was also awarded a contract to build a missile detection ship that will be part of the president’s “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system.
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This gluten-free expo, described as the nation’s largest, celebrates a delicious kind of ‘freedom’
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival gives people with celiac disease a rare chance to eat, shop and connect without worry.
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3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push
The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.
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State Democratic leaders announced the effort in the district of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, one of four Republican-held seats they hope to flip in November.
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Ambler chapel at historic Pa. seminary wins international architecture award
Immaculate Conception Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is one of several historic, architecturally significant places honored by a Philadelphia-based nonprofit.
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The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was also awarded a contract to build a missile detection ship that will be part of the president’s “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system.
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Listen 1:17“The House, the Oracle and the Table” is a site-specific work evoking the spirituality of a century-old house of Black art.
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Washington crossing the Delaware has new meaning at the Michener Museum in Doylestown
“The Crossing” shows how artists have had their way with the American Revolution’s most iconic image over the last two centuries.
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Rutgers University’s unionized faculty want administration to stop ‘unnecessary’ hiring freeze
The hiring freeze announcement comes as the unions have begun negotiating a new labor agreement.
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund releases record-high arts and culture grants
The Cultural Fund is in the midst of a strategic planning process to find a more equitable funding model.
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Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say
Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.
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Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried
WHYY's Bridging Blocks brought together people with differing views on firearms for a conversation about rights, violence and the challenge of listening across disagreement.
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Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats
N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.
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Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend
The Old City shop is throwing a party In honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.
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Here’s what’s happening in Philly during the World Cup final
The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.
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Philly pools closed, trash pickup canceled due to very unhealthy air
Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.
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