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SEPTA 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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Listen 5:09The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.
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Listen 0:55Philadelphia proactive rental-inspection plan takes shape ahead of Council vote
Department of Licenses and Inspections officials shared new details Wednesday during a budget hearing before City Council.
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Listen 0:43The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.
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Listen 0:57Grays Ferry parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing
The seven-level parking garage was under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It was being built to expand CHOP employee parking.
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Philly could keep burning trash in Chester for just 1 more year
The city is evaluating waste-disposal options, while also studying bacterial “digesters” and tip-toeing into composting.
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The fight to maintain family ties is central to the world premiere of James Ijames’ latest play
“Wilderness Generation” offers a solution to today’s widespread feelings of isolation, providing a heartfelt and comic how-to at Philadelphia Theatre Co.
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Philadelphia set to host ‘Ivy Madness’ in 2027, celebrating the Palestra’s 100th anniversary
The top four Ivy League teams will be invited to the 2027 "Ivy Madness" tournament in Philadelphia to decide who gets the conference’s bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds
PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.
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