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Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil
A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.
7 days ago
Pennsylvania elected officials warn proposed federal cuts could be ‘devastating’ for social services
A spending bill Republicans passed in July also includes major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
7 days ago
Flyers’ great Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans
Just last week, he was signing autographs and showing off his Stanley Cup rings at a play in Delaware. He died this weekend.
1 week ago
What happened to baseball’s .300 hitter?
Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader says the rapid advances in pitching have forced hitters to play catch-up in their preparation and approach at the plate.
1 week ago
How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it’s covered by your insurance
Many people start seeking vaccinations in the late summer or early fall to get protection against any winter surges in cases. Here's a closer look.
1 week ago
UArts’ 150-year archive now lives at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
An estimated 1 million items, about 1,000 linear feet, trace UArts’ deep and wide connections to the city.
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Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.
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Listen 4:42PGW spends millions to promote natural gas. Advocates accuse the utility of ‘greenwashing’
Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.
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Listen 6:38Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.
1 week ago
Listen 0:56Making Time ∞ at Fort Mifflin and XPoNential Music Festival in Camden closed out a busy weekend of Philly-area concerts.
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ListenBernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.
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Race to watch: What to know about Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate
She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.
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A new mural by Shepard Fairey about the ideals of American liberty appears in Philly
Just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration next year, Fairey’s work replaces a 112-foot mural of a classically Greco-Roman sculpture.
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‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival
The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.
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Pa. GOP endorses state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for 2026 governor race
State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the party’s nominee in 2022, blasted the decision as a “coronation” and said it would not impact whether he runs this time.
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