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It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.
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‘Seeking profit and power’: Seaport Museum exhibit traces the first U.S.-China trade
A newly independent America needed international trading partners. China was the big fish.
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Listen 1:26Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum is incorporating feedback from almost 5,000 suggestions
The project to collect feedback started two years ago, with a national controversy and high-profile leadership changes along the way.
1 hour ago
Parents of victims of explicit AI-generated images called for better responses from school districts.
10 hours ago
Delaware County completes $38 million upgrades of 911 radio system
In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system.
15 hours ago
Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate with Fetterman’s ‘yes’ vote
The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm Mullin next week.
16 hours ago
Thrifty in Philly: Your guide to the city’s thrift, vintage and secondhand stores
Philly’s thrift scene is diverse – with different stores, events and focuses all throughout the city. Here’s how you can get involved.
19 hours ago
Behind the scenes inside Xfinity Mobile Arena as Philly preps for March Madness
Comcast Spectacor’s COO Phil Laws, who led the arena’s eight-year transformation, showed Billy Penn around the facility ahead of a Flyers game.
20 hours ago
March 19–22: Gaelic Storm in Delaware, "Night of a 1000 Kates" in Philly and Alice Paul history in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:40Help wanted: At the Jersey Shore, the summer job rush is on
The seasonal workforce is shifting in some shore towns amid rising housing costs. Even with higher wages, businesses say finding workers remains a challenge.
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West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement
The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.
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Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.
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Listen 1:21Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.
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Philly PAWS is looking to find new homes for pets during ‘Match Madness’
Through April 6, the Match Madness Adoption Program will allow adopters to name their fee for participating cats and dogs.
2 days ago
Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion
Regulators argue UGI’s gas distribution equipment serving R.M. Palmer Co. in West Reading violates state and federal rules.
2 days ago
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