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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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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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Philadelphia Gets $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Make Homes, Schools More Energy Efficient
Philadelphia was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help make city homes and schools more energy efficient, writes…
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7 Delco School Districts to Receive Extra Funds from State Due to High Tax Burdens
Fifty school districts across Pennsylvania, including seven in Delaware County, with serious property tax burdens will get extra money as part of the state’s effort…
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Philadelphia Sends $150,000 to Historical Society of Pennsylvania for Research, Students to Lead the Charge
The City of Philadelphia is funding historical research into itself, as displayed when it sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes Peter Crimmins…
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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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Despite Push to Make It a Public Park, Owner Conrail Considering ‘All Viable Options’ for Philly’s Graffiti Pier
Philadelphia’s Graffiti Pier became a gathering place for renegade artists, musicians, and dancers three decades ago, after no longer being used to export coal, write…
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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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How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes
Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’…
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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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Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery in East Falls Listed for $1 Million
The historic Mount Vernon Cemetery was recently listed for sale for at least $1 million, a move alarming many preservationists, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY.…
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Mount Airy’s Historic Sedgwick Theater Purchased by Quintessence Theatre Company
The historic Sedgwick Theater in Mount Airy, was recently bought by the Quintessence Theatre Company, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The deal cost $2.3 million.…
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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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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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Here’s Why Philadelphia Airport Businesses Now Have a 3 Percent Surcharge
Airline passengers frequenting businesses at Philadelphia International Airport are paying a bit more for the privilege, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Airport retailers can already…
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