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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls PECO rate hike request ‘pure greed’
PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.
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Listen 1:33Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.
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Listen 4:36A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.
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Listen 1:05Philadelphia tourism groups look at this summer and the next half decade
Tourism officials say they are hoping to get people to Philly, show them a good time and have them keep coming back for more.
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Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism
The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.
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Listen 1:04Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.
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Young Philadelphians showed off their civics projects, participated in workshops about local elections and got hands-on experience with a voting machine.
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Billy Penn’s ultimate guide to spring in Philly
Things are heating up this spring in Philly – literally. With America 250 coming up, there are more events than ever to enjoy the city.
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Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.
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Trouble pooping on vacation? You’re not alone, and here’s how to fix that
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.
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Police shoot, kill man in West Philadelphia
The man was struck and the officer's partner rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 a.m.
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The Southeast Asian Market has returned to FDR Park. Here’s what to know
The beloved market of food and goods is open for the season. Here’s information on its hours, offerings and South Philadelphia history.
3 days ago
Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks
Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.
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Listen 1:02Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s new owner plans town hall at Widener University
The hospital and its adjacent 64-acre campus in Upland have been left largely untouched since Crozer Health shuttered.
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Listen 0:47Wawa recalls store-branded drinks at some Philadelphia-area locations
The recall affects store-branded iced tea lemon, iced tea diet lemon, diet lemonade and fruit punch 16-ounce pints.
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