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Philly centenarians share lessons, and memories, at Simpson House celebration
The 5, all women, had been everything from choir members to welders during World War II, in their 100-plus years.
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SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026
The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.
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Listen 1:06Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.
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Ceisler is critical of Harran’s collaboration with federal immigration officials, while Harran says it’s a “common-sense, targeted tool.”
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Listen 1:04A new Holocaust mural on the Parkway tells a story of displacement in 28 languages
“Lay-lah Lay-lah,” by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, uses ancient texts to connect the historic atrocity to a range of communities and underscore a shared humanity.
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Listen 1:22Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event
A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Listen 1:26Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.
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U.S. Justice Department sues Pennsylvania and 5 other states in its quest for voter data
The Justice Department’s outreach has raised alarm among some election officials because the agency doesn’t have the constitutional authority to run elections.
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Pennsylvania launches free statewide legal support program for grandparents raising grandchildren
The statewide free legal line, staffed by attorneys at the SeniorLAW Center, will provide advice and resources to help families navigate the court system.
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Listen 1:15Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces closure of all its locations
After almost 30 years of serving the community, the local chain has made its final last call.
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Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data
At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.
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2 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations
Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.
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It’s spooky season! Your guide to Philly Halloween
We put together a comprehensive (and we mean comprehensive) list of all things Halloween around the city! Whether you’re looking for fun drinks or family-friendly activities,
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ICE investiga a 15 empresas de Delaware sospechosas de emplear inmigrantes indocumentados
El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que su administración planea luchar contra lo que llamó “intrusión gubernamental” por parte de la administración Trump.
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El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.
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