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Philadelphia
No more work from home: Mayor Parker issues return-to-office order for thousands of city employees
It’s the end of the pandemic-era policy that allowed thousands of Philadelphia city employees to work from home for at least part of their workweek.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.
2 months ago
‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown
The new co-op opening comes as the neighborhood experiences a rise in residential development.
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Listen 0:47Cabrini University holds its final graduation ceremony before school closes indefinitely
After 67 years of operation, the university announced last June that it would close indefinitely. Kylie Kelce gave the final commencement speech.
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More than 28% of Black Philadelphians face food insecurity. Philabundance wants to fix that
Food insecurity in the region has jumped nearly 8% in three years, and 67% of residents live below the threshold for SNAP benefits.
2 months ago
Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly
There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.
2 months ago
A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard
BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.
2 months ago
Drexel students, pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel’s campus
Protesters marched through Center City demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and marking the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba.
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Germantown street renamed in honor of Philadelphia musical icon
"You guys have taken me and made me what I am today," music legend Frankie Beverly told the crowd at the Dell Music Center.
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Late night curfew for businesses could expand outside of Kensington to other areas of Philly
The curfews would limit hours at what council members say are often nuisance businesses that disrupt their neighbors.
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Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record.
2 months ago
Running, walking, or biking, Eagles Autism Challenge participants have raised millions
The seventh annual event this Saturday will break a record for participants with more than 5,000 people taking part.
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Parker’s Clean and Green cabinet will start major Philly cleanup in June
The 13-week effort will include fixing potholes, addressing abandoned properties and removing abandoned cars.
2 months ago
MOVE exhibit aims to showcase who the members of the Black liberation group ‘were as people’
“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.
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Listen 1:07Philly is still the 6th largest city nationwide despite losing population
Philadelphia kept its ranking despite losing 50,000 residents during the pandemic, but population growth in San Antonio could outpace it someday.
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