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Philadelphia experts, researchers discuss importance of arts in education
Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.
2 days ago
‘52 weeks of Firsts’: Philadelphia prepares for 2026 by making a list of firsts
City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:12Bradley Cooper brings ‘new’ Philly cheesesteak standard to NYC
Danny & Coop’s uses cheesesteak formula perfected in South Philly by co-owner DiDiampietro, of Angelo’s, to woo Big Apple customers.
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Prospect will begin closing Crozer Health if Pa. does not provide $9 million
If another cash infusion doesn’t arrive by Wednesday, the hospital system could begin diverting ambulances and patients to other facilities as soon as Thursday morning.
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Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids
Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.
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Listen 1:01Artists face off in live painting competition at Arts Battle Philadelphia
Talented artists race against the clock in a high-energy, 20-minute live painting competition.
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Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.
3 days ago
Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
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Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his latest book, “How Can I Help?”
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How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises
Studies over the past two decades have shown a person with serious mental illness can be over 10 times more likely to experience use of force during police interactions.
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How to track down your childhood vaccination records in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
As infectious disease outbreaks are rising globally, health experts recommend people confirm their vaccination status, especially for childhood immunizations.
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Listen 2:24Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.
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Listen 1:48Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week
Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.
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Listen 1:313 Penn students have had their international visas revoked
The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.
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Dine Latino Restaurant Week highlights diversity and deals in Philly’s food scene
Two dozen restaurants from a variety of cultures are offering free desserts and appetizers with every two entrées purchased through April 12.
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