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Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
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No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops
Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.
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Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
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Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health
Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.
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Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
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Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.
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Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026
The governor said he would like to get rid of the federally required standardized tests altogether, but that would mean losing $600 million in federal aid.
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Upper Darby officials introduce plans to restrict excessive smoke shops
Township officials want to change zoning laws to clamp down on the rise of smoke shops, which have become a growing nuisance to community members.
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12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing
The jury includes a sales professional, a software engineer, an English teacher and multiple lawyers.
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The vast majority of Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary
Pennsylvania's 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.
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Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all
You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.
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Fitzpatrick, a self-described moderate, has successfully fended off GOP primary opponents before. Challenger Mark Houck is looking to do what others couldn't.
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Philly City Council votes to expand protections for contract workers
The city is on track to expand labor protections for workers inside Center City office towers slated for renovation into residential buildings.
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Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds
Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.
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Atlantic City mayor: I’m committed to my family and city while dealing with daughter abuse charges
In his first public comments since prosecutors on Monday charged him and his wife, Mayor Marty Small said he would not be distracted from his duties.
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