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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…
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Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson,…
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Bristol Township Among Fifty Pennsylvania Districts to Get Property Tax Relief
Bristol Township School District is among fifty school districts in the commonwealth that are poised to receive tax equity supplements from a total of $32…
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Philadelphia Physician, Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford Publishes New Memoir
Dr. Ala Stanford, the Philadelphia native and pediatric surgeon who made headlines for her work as a prominent leader during the city’s COVID-19 response, has…
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Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election
Starbucks baristas at the store located at 300 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton are the first in Chester County to file a petition for a…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.…
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Bucks County Community College Secures $2 Million Federal Grant for Apprenticeship and Clean Energy Programs
Bucks County Community College has secured a $2 million federal grant to expand its clean energy job training programs, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The…
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Despite Sharp Drop in Residential Property Sales, Philadelphia Remains a City of Homeowners
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that Philadelphia home sales have declined nearly 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Spotted Lanternflies Have Great Hitchhiking Abilities, Making It Harder to Slow Invasive Pest Down
Spotted lanternflies — which are back in the Philadelphia region — have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to…
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Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds
New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in…
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Evidence of 18th Century Doan Gang Found in Buckingham Cave
A stone carved with the initials “1775 M,” believed to belong to the notorious 18th-century outlaw Moses Doan, has been discovered in a Buckingham cave,…
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Independence Seaport Museum Transfers Historic Portrait to Andalusia Estate
The Independence Seaport Museum has officially transferred ownership of a portrait from 1815 to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem, ending a long-standing case of…
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Temple University Engineers Invent Soy-based Bandages As an Alternative to Healing Wounds
Temple University engineers have invented a soy-based material to create natural bandages that can be cheaply produced and help skin heal better from wounds and…
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Free Library of Philadelphia Could Open All Locations 6 Days a Week Starting This Fall
The Free Library has aimed to open all 55 of its Philadelphia area branches six days a week for years, and that soon come to…
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Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area are expected to see toll increases as soon as next month, according to a staff report from the…
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Bucks County Water Provider Pioneers New PFAS Removal Technology
The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) plans to combat PFAS contamination in New Hope and Solebury using an innovative low-voltage electricity method, writes…
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NOVA Marks 50 Years of Providing Lifeline for Crime Victims in Bucks County
Founded in 1974, NOVA or Network of Victim Assistance is celebrating its 50th year serving victims of all serious crimes, writes Emily Neil for WHYY.…
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