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North Philadelphia’s Jill Scott Honored With New Mural at Alma Mater
Jill Scott, the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter from North Philadelphia, was recently honored by Mural Arts Philadelphia with a new mural, writes Amanda Fitzpatrick for…
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Former Eagles Safety, Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins Commits to Supporting Single-Parent Families
Brian Dawkins has been retired from the NFL for 13 years, and in that time he has focused on building a strong legacy beyond football,…
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Willow Grove Park Mall Introduces Evening Curfew: Teens Now Require Adult Supervision After Certain Hours
As of October 1, the Willow Grove Park Mall does not allow teenagers to shop after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian,…
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Uptick in Hotel Occupancy Signals ‘Continued Recovery and Growth’ in Philly’s Travel, Hospitality Sector
Hotel occupancy in Philadelphia’s urban core reached 73 percent between May 25 and August 31, which is a 9.5 increase over the same period last…
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New Public Art Project That Uses Poetry to Combat Gun Violence Launches in Germantown
Healing Verse Germantown, a new poetry and public art project was recently launched in Germantown with the goal of curbing gun violence, writes Peter Crimmins…
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Philly’s National Museum of American Jewish History Clears First Major Hurdle in Becoming Part of Smithsonian
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History has wanted to be a part of the Smithsonian Institution for months and recently cleared its first major hurdle,…
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With Region’s Summers Getting Hotter, Outdoor Workers Facing Heat Exhaustion, Other Heat-related Symptoms
Summers in the Philadelphia region are getting hotter as climate change pushes temperatures higher, with this year being the fifth warmest on record, writes Sophia…
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SEPTA Plans to Roll Out Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Pilot Program This Fall
SEPTA is planning to roll out 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses this fall as part of its pilot program to help determine what role hydrogen…
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French Biotechnology Giant bioMérieux Opens New Molecular, Genome Innovation Center at Navy Yard
After acquiring a homegrown startup, French biotechnology giant bioMérieux has opened a new molecular and genomic innovation center at the Navy Yard, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza…
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Chester County Unveils Initiative for Mental Health Support and Housing Solutions
Chester County recently unveiled its Human Needs Network, aimed at combating a mental health pandemic, housing crisis, food insecurity, and more, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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German Society of Pennsylvania Ditches Natural Gas, Looks Underground for Source of Heat
The German Society of Pennsylvania, an 1829 Victorian building located near the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, has completely eliminated its…
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Delaware County Tries Approach Beyond Police for Mentally Ill
An effort is underway in Delaware County to divert people with mental health issues from the legal system and get them into treatment, writes Kenny…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Had Unique Way to Celebrate National Read-A-Book Day
Barnes and Noble decided to try something new for this year’s National Read-A-Book Day, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Rather than placing books by local…
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Some of Philadelphia’s Landmark Office Skyscrapers Will Have Lower Property Taxes Next Year
Some of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia have declined in value and will pay smaller property tax bills next year as a result, writes Kristen…
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Philadelphia Orchard Project Foreshadows What Warmer Future Could Mean for Growing Season
The Philadelphia Orchard Project has seen lost crops more frequently as our winters have become warmer. If it continues, it could mean that other fruits…
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New Center for Leadership Equity Launches in Philadelphia to Support More Local Black Nonprofit Executives
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched a new Center for Leadership Equity in Philadelphia, aiming to support, advocate for, and…
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Philadelphia Releases New Impact Study on Planned Sixers Arena, Here Are Some Key Takeaways
A new study has been released that evaluates the potential impact that the new proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Chinatown would have on the neighborhood,…
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