Philadelphia
What’s next for Philly’s Fashion District in Center City? Here’s what we know
Comcast Spectacor’s vision was shared with the Washington Square West Civic Association board as a Sixers arena alternative for Market East revitalization.
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‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio
The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.
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Dozens of large buildings and homes throughout the Philly region use geothermal. For the German Society of Pa., “it was a no-brainer.”
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The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.
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Debates have proved a tough test for vice presidents running for president
When VP Harris takes the stage in Philly Tuesday with Donald Trump, she will be the first sitting vice president to debate someone who had actually been president.
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Philadelphia father killed while holding his son on the front porch of his Kensington home
Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in this case.
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This is what reading looks like: Local authors became live models in a Philadelphia bookstore window
Barnes and Noble asked two dozen local authors to silently read a favorite book in the storefront window. They all jumped at the chance.
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North Philly charter school powers up its culinary program with solar
The new off-grid solar array runs an aquaponics system in a greenhouse where students will learn to raise fish and grow vegetables.
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The deal includes the day after Thanksgiving off, in addition to more money to the union to cover medical costs.
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Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens takes over a second mosaic space in South Philly
After his Magic Gardens went public, Zagar spent 15 years working on another art environment. It is now opening to the public.
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Investigators will test DNA found on a wipe removed from a care home choking victim’s throat
Pa. AG’s office plans to test DNA from a hair found on a wipe that was pulled from the throat of a woman who lived at a care home for people with developmental difficulties.
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Cheer on the Eagles in Brazilian Portuguese for the Birds’ Brazil game
Here’s some useful phrases you can use during Philly’s season opener in São Paulo.
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SEPTA proposes fare hike to affect most riders currently getting discounts
As part of SEPTA's plan, the hike would require all riders to pay the current $2.50 cash fare cost.
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‘Who do you work for?’: Opponents of Sixers arena proposal bring fight to City Council
The $1.55 billion development requires enabling legislation for demolition and construction to start. The team says it needs those approvals by the end of the year.
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Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 5–8: Pearl Jam in Philly, The Killers in New Jersey and “House Party” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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