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The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
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The Library of Accessible Media is committed to providing resources like large print books and braille stacks to those who need it. But the accessibility extends beyond this.
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Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.
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Listen 0:56Philadelphia officials announce new funding for Cobbs Creek restoration project
The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.
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Listen 0:51‘Not salvageable’: Inside William Way’s decision to build a new Center City headquarters
The nonprofit plans to demolish its longtime home on Spruce Street to make way for a new building that will also feature affordable apartments.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s bus station needs a permanent home; questions loom about Filbert Street, ICE office, Amtrak
Residents wonder about using the old Greyhound station, and object to 8th and Arch option.
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Feds charge 2 Bucks County men for alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot at NYC Gracie Mansion protest
Both Emir Balat, of Langhorne, and Ibrahim Kayumi, of Newtown, told officers the attack was inspired by ISIS.
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Listen 0:54Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop in Chester County
Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff on all state property to honor Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor.
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Pa. wants to reduce vehicle collisions with animals using wildlife corridors
Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
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Listen 1:06Advocates point to a Philadelphia program as a model for statewide grief support services that could be funded with opioid settlement funds.
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Listen 1:24Delmarva Power is downplaying its recent request to raise electricity rates, arguing supply price hikes are responsible for customers' higher costs.
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Listen 0:56Soup kitchens across New Jersey are serving more patrons as demand rises for products and services
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen reports more families with children are seeking help.
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Regional planners are questioning a proposal to redirect $12.5 million to complete the project’s design phase without construction funding secured.
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Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement
Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.
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Eighth grader wins South Jersey regional spelling bee, advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.
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