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Philadelphia
Philly ethics board looks to tighten rules after Jeff Brown super PAC scuffle
Proposed restrictions would keep super PACs from coordinating before a candidate officially announces their campaign.
4 months ago
Argentina prepares to face El Salvador in Philly in the absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
The legendary captain will not lead the defending FIFA Men’s World Cup champions on the field, after he was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
4 months ago
Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change
The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.
4 months ago
Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia
Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.
4 months ago
Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses
City leaders hope that shutting stores down early could reduce crime and drug use in Kensington. Some businesses are skeptical the curfew would work.
4 months ago
Listen 1:15Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem
Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Battleship New Jersey leaves port for the first time in 20 years for drydock refurbishment
The battleship returns to the dock where it was originally built in the early '40s for extensive repairs and new paint.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19New rules aim to boost EV sales as Philly drivers await more charging stations
A federal program to help states install charging stations has met a slow rollout, leaving EV drivers dependent on the available slower chargers.
4 months ago
Listen 2:00The 18th-century instrument founded by a Founding Father
The armonica was invented in London, but its founder called Philadelphia home.
4 months ago
Barbers are mentoring Philly students mid-haircut: ‘It’s like a therapy session’
Against the backdrop of the city’s gun violence crisis, students are able to open up with the safe-space ethos of the makeshift barbershop.
4 months ago
Listen 4:53Scammers and schemers beware: Philly’s lawyers have you in their sights
A proposed consumer protection law would let city attorneys sue predatory companies.
4 months ago
How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00New entrance makes Philly’s Seaport Museum lean toward its starboard side
With a new entrance opening Friday, the Independence Seaport Museum turns away from the I-95 cap, toward Spruce Street Harbor Park.
4 months ago
Listen 1:03Parker’s first budget proposal includes $24 million for the 2024-2025 school year.
4 months ago
Human skull, other skeletal remains found in a water retention basin in Montgomery Co.
Police were contacted just before noon Tuesday by a surveyor doing work near a water retention basin near the intersection of Welsh Road and Grist Mill Drive by Orvilla Road.
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