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‘It’s for everyone:’ Philly tries to dispel worries about ID program in immigrant communities
“We want to make sure that in the streets, people don’t think that this is an ID only for immigrants,” ID program director Amy Eusebio told a crowd in North Philly.
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Plan to redevelop historic Trenton site hits snag, endangering fiber optics project
Plans to redevelop a historic Trenton building into a high-tech manufacturing site were derailed this week as the city council voted against advancing a proposal.
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From tomatoes to cucumbers, how a border shutdown could affect produce prices in Philly region
The political uncertainty comes as food wholesalers begin to switch from Mexican suppliers to local sources, which is usually a gradual 6- to 8-week process.
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A fiber optics company hopes to bring high-tech manufacturing back to Trenton
Redevelopment of the historic John A. Roebling and Sons site would bring high-tech manufacturing back to Trenton, says Princetel CEO. Officials are considering the plan.
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Celebrating tradition — and a southeastern Chinese god’s 1,189th birthday — in Philly
Some attendees came by the busload from Washington, D.C. and New York City to attend Philly’s eleventh Chinese Hoyu Folk Culture Festival.
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Listen 2:19‘We’re definitely playoff bound,’ thousands of Phillies fans concur on opening day
On first day of baseball season, Phillies fans streamed to Citizens Bank Park. Many see right fielder Bryce Harper as the team’s ticket to the playoffs.
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Delco medical trailblazer Anna Broomall honored with historical marker
Anna Broomall broke gender barriers and worked to lower maternal and infant mortality rates.
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Short doc on N. Philly state Rep. Kenyatta’s historic win has East Coast premiere
Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania’s first openly gay lawmaker of color, is the subject of a short documentary called “Going Forward.”
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Philadelphia musicians bring Bach to commuters to honor composer’s 334th birthday
Philadelphia joins cities across the globe with free public performances of Bach to celebrate the composer’s 334th birthday.
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Tastykake launches new products to navigate competitive marketplace
Nostalgia over its Philly identity isn’t enough to maintain sales, a food-industry observer says. That’s why Tastykake is launching products to entice new consumers.
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Listen 2:48Backyard farmers support Philadelphia bill to legalize undercover chicken coops
Farm animal legislation passed in 2004 placed restrictions on what people could keep in areas smaller than three acres — an attempt to crackdown on backyard farms.
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Listen 4:24Bribery scandal involving ex-Penn coach has students questioning admissions process
Penn students react to the school’s former basketball coach taking $300,000 to save a spot on the team for an unqualified player.
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