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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu…
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Battleship New Jersey is Closer To its Temporary Return To Philly, But Repair Money Is Needed
Battleship New Jersey has been displayed in The Garden State for over three decades, and a refresh is needed, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The…
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New Exhibition at St. Joseph’s Museum Tracks Disappearing Payphones Throughout the U.S.
The “Life-Lines Throughout the United States” exhibition at St. Joseph’s University’s Maguire Art Museum tracks disappearing payphones throughout the nation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.…
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Philly Training Program Prepares Individuals Impacted By the Justice System For Careers in the Solar Industry
Solar States has launched a new training program that aims to equip those who have been impacted by the justice system with skills in the…
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North Philly Entrepreneur Eyes Production Increase and Design Patents After Winning Microgrant
Bessie Lee Cappell is a mother of three and the founder and CEO of a baby product business that was recently awarded a $5,000 microgrant,…
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Proposed 22nd District Police Station in North Philadelphia Clears Key Hurdle, Gets Zoning Approval
The Zoning Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved the city’s proposal to construct a new station for the 22nd Police District in North Philadelphia, writes…
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North Philadelphia Native Marcus Morris of the Sixers Honored With Key to the City
Marcus Morris may be one of the newer additions to the Philadelphia 76ers, but Philadelphia is his home, as highlighted when he was honored with…
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Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere Art Museum Encourages Artistic Expression At a Young Age
With its free Family Art & Storytelling program, Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill has been capturing the imagination of young children, encouraging them to…
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Eagles’ Lane Johnson, Kooth App Helps Philadelphia Students Tackle Mental Health
With the many challenges facing young people today, it can be difficult to navigate life without struggling under the weight of mental health challenges, writes…
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Meet Ed Brown, Upper Darby Township’s First Black Mayor
Upper Darby’s first Black mayor, Ed Brown, was sworn in on Jan. 2 during the township’s annual reorganization meeting. He becomes the first Black mayor…
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Philadelphia Will Power Up to 25% Of Its Buildings, Taking Step Toward Renewable Energy Goals
A 230,000-panel solar field in rural Adams County will soon go a long way toward helping Philadelphia get closer to its goal of powering all…
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Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years of Fostering Philadelphia’s Artist Community
The Cherry Street Pier was formerly a shipping dock for the United Fruit Company, but was renovated as a semi-enclosed public park with a community…
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‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ Addresses Homelessness in Montgomery County
A recent episode of “Young, Unhoused and Unseen” examines the biggest hurdles to finding solutions to youth homelessness in the Philadelphia region. The podcast is…
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How La Colombe Plans to Expand Reach After Chobani’s Acquisition
After La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, the Philadelphia-based coffee roaster is eyeing the future, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. While exact details about the…
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Years After Leaving the Eagles, Malcolm Jenkins Continues Trying to Leave His Mark on Philly
It may have been almost four years since Malcolm Jenkins last put on a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, but his impact continues to be felt throughout…
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West Oak Lane Diner Will Rise Like a Phoenix as Part of a New Development
A fire forced the Oak Lane Diner to close in 2015, but now it will rise like a Phoenix as it is reborn a part…
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Philadelphia Teenager, Nathanael Barlow, Takes Home Top Prize at 2023 Amateur Night at the Apollo Competition
Nathanael Barlow, a 16-year-old from Philadelphia, won the top prize at the 89th Amateur Night at the Apollo competition last month, writes Eric Nixon for…
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