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The Mural Arts Philadelphia project has updated its maps with 35 local green spaces and the SEPTA routes that can get you there — plus a card deck.
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Eileen Hartnett Albillar is challenging Republican incumbent state Sen. Frank Farry in a face-off that could flip the balance of power in the Pennsylvania state Senate.
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Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 24th Senate District race in Berks and Montco
Republican incumbent Tracy Pennycuick faces two midterm challengers: Democrat Christopher Thomas and Green Party candidate Michael Schonewolf Jr.
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The Sussex County Council voted unanimously to adopt a set of standards that protects trees amid ongoing development. The rules go into effect in three months.
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Listen 1:02New Jersey election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what’s at stake in the midterms, along with voting logistics, candidate breakdowns and more.
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Trump commutes sentence of former Philadelphia labor boss Johnny Doc, lawyer says
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty was sentenced in 2024 to six years in federal prison after being convicted of bribery and stealing nearly $600,000 from the labor union he led.
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Philadelphia Ballet completes new building on North Broad
A black box theater and event space make the ballet’s new headquarters accessible by the public.
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Listen 1:23Campbell’s announces 13% salaried workforce reduction as part of campaign to improve bottom line
The soup and snack maker is hoping to cut costs by a half-billion dollars by 2030.
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Listen 0:55Unemployment rates have climbed for Black and Hispanic workers, and unemployed workers now outnumber open positions.
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Listen 1:09Here’s what we know about the Academy of Natural Sciences museum’s closure
Public outcry over the Academy of Natural Science’s closure has led many to call for leadership changes. Here’s what we know.
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The high court's conservative majority previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but they have not decided whether it is legal.
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The fast-growing company will spend $370 million on the move and receive nearly $40 million in state and city incentives.
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Listen 1:12‘Chaos and confusion’: Delaware lawmakers warn Trump’s mail ballot order could disenfranchise voters
Election data shows that Democrats were more likely to vote by mail in 2024 than those with other political affiliations.
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Listen 0:52Philly runs on medals: The race bling runners can’t resist
Medal designer Rita Carroll shows creativity with finisher hardware, giving participants another reason to go the distance.
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Sept. 3–6: From soul to pop, a strong concert lineup proves that Philly-area fans enjoy diverse genres of music.
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