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Philadelphia Is Opening a New Agricultural Resource Center This Summer, With $200K in Tools for Urban Farmers
Philadelphia is about to get a serious upgrade for anyone growing food in the city. This summer, the new Agricultural Resource Center (ARC) will open…
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Philadelphia Historic Register Eyes Chinatown Factory That Revolutionized American Cosmetics
The former Tetlow Manufacturing Company building in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood could soon earn a place on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Aaron Moselle…
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New Interactive Map Puts Bucks County’s Revolutionary War History on the Trail
Bucks County has launched a new interactive map showcasing the region’s deep ties to the Revolutionary War, just as the nation gears up for America’s…
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Pennsylvania Hospital, America’s Oldest Hospital, Officially Opens New Museum to the Public
Pennsylvania Hospital, the country’s oldest hospital, has been transformed into a new museum, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The museum’s opening on Friday, May 8,…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Introduces New Yorkers to True South Philly Cheesesteak
Bradley Cooper, Abington native and current New Hope resident, has brought an authentic South Philly cheesesteak to New York with his new sandwich shop, Danny…
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Please Touch Museum’s Old Marble Floors Are Now Reappearing Inside Philly Restaurants
For nearly a decade, the Please Touch Museum has been raising money to replace its old marble floors. The marble slabs date back to the…
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Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’
Pennsylvania is considering ending its status as the only state without a state bird by designating the scarlet tanager as its official “migratory bird,” writes…
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Warminster Food Bank and Jamison Farm Find Clever Way to Fight Hunger
Jamison’s Hidden Valley Farm chickens struggled this winter as snow covered the plants that the 1,200 birds typically graze on for nutrients, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. …
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Inside Lambertville’s Under the Moon Cafe, Where Argentine Flavor Meets a Lively Night Out
Just across the river from New Hope, a steady stream of Bucks County diners crosses into Lambertville each weekend. It is a short trip. But…
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African American Museum of Bucks County is Officially Opening This Spring
The African American Museum of Bucks County will officially open in its new permanent home this spring in Middletown Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Located…
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Historic Bensalem House Unveils Two New Revolutionary War Exhibits
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Bensalem’s Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum has unveiled two new exhibits that will be on display until Nov. 13, writes Emily Neil…
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Gov. Shapiro Hosts Roundtable in West Chester, Zeroing In On AI and Education
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently hosted a roundtable at the West Chester Community Center to discuss pertinent topics related to artificial intelligence and technology in education,…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes…
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Abington Friends School Student Reflects on Her Journey from YouTube Creator to Aspiring Journalist
When Nia Hammond, a senior at Abington Friends School, arrived on campus as a seventh-grader, she already had a camera in hand and a storyteller’s…
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Delaware County Council Declares an End to Health Emergency
Delaware County Council issued a health disaster declaration after Crozer Health collapsed more than a year ago. On Wednesday evening, the council voted unanimously to…
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Center City Development Pipeline Rebounds with Focus on Housing, Creative Spaces
The 2026 Center City Real Estate Development Report shows that the development pipeline has bounced back, by focusing on residential and creative developments, with over…
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Historical Items from Doylestown Museum Discussed in YouTube Series
Anna Dhody, a former curator at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia, began her own YouTube series featuring strange historical items and artifacts, titled “What’s That For?” One of her…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The…
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