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How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region
From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.
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Listen 6:08The Phanatic reigns supreme: The Phillies legend beat Gritty to be crowned Pa.’s top mascot
The tournament run by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office had 16 mascots from major and minor teams and colleges face off to find out which is the state’s favorite.
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The latest progress on the I-95 CAP project: All lanes of 95 South to close overnight next week
When it’s done, residents will enjoy new park space and easier access to the Delaware River from Old City over top of I-95.
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Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250
These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.
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The rise and fall of World Cafe Live
The arrest of four World Stage employees and a venue-shutdown for selling liquor without a license is the latest in a string of bad press for the venue.
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Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.
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A railroad passengers group says the executive order does not get to the root of the problems causing delays and cancellations.
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Listen 1:14Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.
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Listen 1:11SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal
The proposal includes money to buy new trolleys, eco-friendly buses and cars on the MFL and Regional Rail.
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Listen 0:55Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.
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Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site
Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.
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Wilmington is requiring unhoused people to live in city-issued tents, but one Christina Park resident says officials “have no idea what they're doing.”
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Listen 1:38Long before Ringling Bros., America’s first circus performers got their start in Philadelphia
Philly was home to the first circus performance in the country in 1793. It’s still home to circus arts, performances and schools.
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Why do people kick Uber Eats robots? What’s motivating Philadelphians to attack autonomous tech
Despite the parallels to hitchBOT, robot abuse is not just a Philly thing, though giving the robot eyes doesn’t help things.
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April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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