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July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:39Wilmington took down the bronze memorial to the long-revered signer of the Declaration of Independence during racial unrest in 2020.
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Listen 2:11Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus
Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.
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Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.
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Listen 1:14New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers
Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.
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The Philadelphia Zoo’s bears got a dream home makeover
A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.
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From cheesesteaks to ‘quirky, artsy shops,’ Philly’s Old City offers a taste of old and new
Philly is full of food and dessert joints – and Old City is no exception. We spoke with some of the neighborhood’s iconic spots.
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A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves
The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.
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Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program
The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.
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Listen 0:51A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.
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Listen 1:04Gov. Matt Meyer said he cannot justify the expense when Delawareans are struggling to afford rising prices.
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Listen 0:58Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.
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Listen 1:16A new high-water rescue vehicle was pressed into service after more than 4 inches of rain fell within one hour.
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Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.
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PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.
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