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Philadelphia
Founder of Philly cheesesteak shop Tony Luke’s, son sentenced for tax fraud
Anthony Lucidonio Sr., 84, and his son Nicholas Lucidonio, 57, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS.
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‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Star team
Embiid is the reigning NBA MVP, two-time defending scoring champion and current NBA scoring leader.
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SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns
“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.
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Listen 1:19Renowned Philly civil rights activist Paula Peebles dies at 70
Throughout her lifetime, Paula championed for economic, social and civil rights.
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Listen :47Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five players, including four who are currently on NHL teams.
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Lots of new faces, but familiar issues as Philly City Council returns to action
Philadelphia City Council returned to City Hall for its first official legislative session of the year.
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‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten
The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.
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The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.
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From pavement to the planets: South St. turns into observatory
Visual trips to Jupiter, Saturn, the moon and more are available for anyone who walks by Brendan Happe and his telescope.
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Surviving an Apocalypse, New Philadelphia City Council, Books of Early 2024
Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.
Air Date: January 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:4810 Philadelphia semifinalists named for the 2024 James Beard Awards
The finalists will be announced in April, with the award ceremony held in Chicago in June.
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Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?
Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.
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Listen 1:08Poverty, inequality top of mind as Philly City Council returns to session
Philly Council returns with most members having served one term or less, a new leadership structure and many new ideas.
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“Everyone who jumps will help raise the funds,” Parks and Rec Commissioner Orlando Rendon said. “We need to offer many tropical getaways amid the urban landscape.”
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