Philadelphia
Last chance for Philly lifeguards to earn a bonus and help all pools open this summer
Workers who want to keep an eye on swimmers at Philly pools this summer must register by mid-April to qualify for a $1000 bonus.
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Swans’ founder Michael Gira embraces the importance of failure ahead of Philly show
With some inspiration from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Swans continue to push sonic boundaries more than four decades into their critically lauded career.
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Philly primary voters will see one ballot question. Here’s what it means
The question centers on whether the city should provide legal backing for Registered Community Orgs for their work on zoning matters.
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Sixers honor Allen Iverson with a statue, but the internet had one small problem with it
“The Answer’s” likeness was added to the Legends Walk at the 76ers training complex on Friday, with AI there to unveil it.
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A former Harrowgate textile mill gets new life as an apartment building
Collins Lofts is the third redevelopment Odin Properties has completed in the North Philly neighborhood.
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Sixers legend Allen Iverson honored with statue outside of team practice facility in Camden
The former MVP and 11-time NBA All-Star will forever be featured performing his signature crossover outside of the practice facility.
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Philly workers leave $100 million ‘on the table’ on Tax Day, advocates say
About 50,000 residents with low income don’t claim one federal tax credit, which means lower tax refund checks.
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Listen 1:09Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration
Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.
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Listen 1:03The annual AERA conference is in Philly this week, focusing on how research and policy changes can help provide educational opportunities for everyone.
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Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.
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Listen 1:15Philadelphia Gas Commission approves $19 million in new fossil fuel infrastructure
Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.
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Listen 1:15Mayor Parker walks through Kensington, announces city’s settlement with ghost-gun makers
The settlement will halt in-store and online sales of ghost guns for four years. Parker also spoke of reducing homicides to pre-pandemic levels and stopping "car meets."
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Listen 1:11Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania
Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.
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Listen 1:08‘Room for improvement.’ Philly restaurateurs present case for making streeteries process better
Restaurant owners offered testimonies on restrictive regulations against streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
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An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.
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