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This Philly Startup Aims to Remove Transportation Barrier for Medical Patients
Roundtrip, a Philadelphia startup founded by an EMT, aims to help remove the transportation barrier that many face when it comes to healthcare access, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Launched in 2016, former EMT Mark Switaj became motivated to create the startup after seeing kidney dialysis patients skip life-saving treatments because they couldn’t get a…
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Philadelphia Security Guards Win Better Wages, Benefits in New Union Contract
Security guards at universities and office buildings across Philadelphia approved a new union contract this week that includes higher wages and better benefits, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract for roughly 3,000 guards represented by Service Employees International Union 32BJ expired in October, and negotiations for a new agreement had been ongoing…
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Washington Post: How Philadelphia Fares When It Comes to Raising a Family
Deciding where to raise a family is a major decision. The Washington Post has released a new study, gathering data from every county in the United States across four key metrics: affordability in raising a family, quality of education, the safety of the neighborhood, and state policies in regards to issues like abortion access, parental…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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How a 30-Year-Old Philadelphia Nonprofit That Provides Professional Clothing Has Evolved Over the Years
The Wardrobe, a Philadelphia nonprofit that launched 30 years ago to provide professional clothing to women, has seen its services evolve as society has evolved, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the organization was launched in 1995, it provided business suits for women. However, as workplace attire and professional clothing has evolved and…
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Warning Period Starts for Red Light Cameras Along Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval
The 60-day warning period for recently installed red light cameras along Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum, started on Monday, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. The warning period will conclude on January 8, 2026, after which any driver caught running a red light by the cameras will face…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among Best U.S. Cities for Veterans to Live
There are nearly 17.6 million veterans currently living in the United States, and with the various challenges they often face when re-entering civilian life, where they live is a crucial part of making that transition, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. When it comes to healthcare, employment, housing, and educational assistance, some veterans are unable to…
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CHOP Doctors Save Toddler’s Life With First-Of-Its-Kind Surgical Intervention
A group of doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently pioneered a new surgical intervention that helped save a toddler’s life, write Stephanie Stahl and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. Their medical intervention allowed the child whose heart was failing fast live 9 months without a heart. Dr. Katsuhide Maeda of CHOP said…
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Philadelphia Podcast Tackles Environmental Issues From Local to Global
Planet Philadelphia, a local podcast that explores global environmental issues and their impact on daily life in the city, continues to grow after ten years, writes Daniel Sean Kaye for the Grid Magazine. Kay Wood, an accomplished painter for three decades, created the biweekly sustainability radio program after a herniated disc affecting her dominant arm…
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Meet the Retired Air Force Officer Serving As Grand Marshal of 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade
The 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade is Sunday, November 9, and the grand marshal will be local veteran and retired Air Force officer Ralph Galati, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Galati’s experience in the Air Force was a traumatizing one, as he went through 14 months of torture and interrogation as a prisoner of…
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Philadelphia’s Lasting Imprint on American News Culture
Pennsylvania played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s news culture, but Philadelphia was at its heart as the city expanded and developed, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is showcasing early newspaper archives that show the origins of America’s morning routine. According to Director of Library Services Anthony DiGiovanni, the…
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Fort Mifflin is Being Threatened By Extreme Rain and Rising Tides
The survival of Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, which played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and our nation’s founding, is now being threatened by climate change, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The military installation on the Delaware River was one of the local strongholds during the Revolutionary War. “Fort Mifflin was instrumental in forcing…
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Comcast Shares Decline As Broadband Subscriber Numbers Continue to Drop
Comcast has seen its shares drop as its number of broadband customers has declined for the 10th straight quarter, writes Kelcee Griffis for Bloomberg. In this past quarter, the Philadelphia-based cable and media conglomerate reported a loss of 140,000 broadband subscribers. While a significant number, it is much fewer than the 140,000 predicted by analysts.…
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Philadelphia Magazine to Operate As Nonprofit After Being Acquired By The Philadelphia Citizen
The Philadelphia Citizen has officially completed its purchase of Philadelphia Magazine, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the acquisition, some changes will occur while others will remain. For instance, Philadelphia Magazine will continue to publish in both print and online. However, it will now operate as a nonprofit. While there…
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Philly Gives Returns for Second Year, Providing Support for 10 Essential Philadelphia Nonprofits
Philly Gives is back for a second year to provide support to 10 essential nonprofits serving the Greater Philadelphia region. The community fund campaign was launched in 2024, and is a partnership between the Philadelphia Foundation and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. It’s supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. The campaign pools…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken Burns saw something deeper waiting beneath the marble myths. In his new documentary series The American Revolution, premiering this month on WHYY, Burns and longtime collaborators Sarah Botstein and David…
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Greater Philadelphia Film Office Achieving New Success a Year After Leadership Change
A year after a leadership change, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office is achieving new success building on the foundation laid by longtime former executive director Sharon Pinkenson, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During her three decades in charge, Pinkenson turned Philadelphia into a hub for Hollywood productions, including 12 Monkeys and Silver Linings…
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Ahmad Butler Foundation Leaders Walking 179 Miles for Children with Cancer
What initially started as a peaceful protest to demand that Congress not cut funding for pediatric cancer research and treatment has grown into a bigger movement. Months ago, founder and executive director of the Ahmad Butler Foundation, Latanya Morrison, and board member Keith Morrison began a 179-mile walk for this very cause. As the journey…
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