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Gov. Shapiro Hosts Roundtable in West Chester, Zeroing In On AI and Education
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently hosted a roundtable at the West Chester Community Center to discuss pertinent topics related to artificial intelligence and technology in education,…
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Girard Academic Music Program Student Wins Philly Spelling Bee, Advances to Scripps
For the third year in a row, Girard Academic Music Program sixth grader Jayden Jiang won the WHYY-Billy Penn Regional Philadelphia Spelling Bee, writes Emily…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it caught a lot of people…
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Broad Street Diner Owners Propose Five-Story Hyatt Studios Hotel at South Philly Site
The owners of Broad Street Diner plan to convert the property into a hotel that will be operated by Hyatt Studios, the extended-stay segment of…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn…
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Philadelphia Chocolatiers Remain Optimistic Despite Cocoa Price Hikes
Despite inflation and higher cocoa prices, Philadelphia chocolatiers remain confident and unconcerned about the potential impact to their customer base, writes Kimberly Paynter for WHYY.…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Designates Former Movie Theater in Frankford As Newest Historic Place
The Philadelphia Register of Historic Places has a new entry in the Circle Theater, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The Circle Theater in Frankford is…
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Center City Development Pipeline Rebounds with Focus on Housing, Creative Spaces
The 2026 Center City Real Estate Development Report shows that the development pipeline has bounced back, by focusing on residential and creative developments, with over…
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Long-Vacant LOVE Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Could Soon Gain New Life By This Spring
The Love Park Welcome Center, the Philadelphia landmark, has been vacant for over a decade, but that could soon change by the spring, writes Tom…
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Abandons New Name for Familiar Former One
After four months of controversy following its rebranding to the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has returned to its longtime, familiar name,…
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One Year Since Tragic Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia, Community Reflects
Jan. 31, 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash that killed eight people and injured dozens more, writes Emily…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The…
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265-Year-Old Rowhouse in Old City to Modernize With New Solar Panel Installation
An Old City rowhouse built around 1760 has witnessed more than 250 years of energy transitions, from being heated with firewood to now having solar…
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Logan Triangle in North Philadelphia Could Soon Be Turned Into Modular Home Factory
As part of her plan to preserve and create 30,000 housing units, Mayor Cherelle Parker is working to bring a modular home factory to the…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority, Housing Unions Reach $100M Deal To Transform Brith Sholom House
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached an agreement with unions representing housing workers to rebuild the decaying Brith Sholom House in Wynnefield Heights, writes Tom…
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New $11.5M Project Aims to Beautify Philadelphia in Preparation for 250th Birthday Celebrations
Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a partnership between the city and various other partners on a new $11.5 million project to beautify key access points…
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Jefferson Students Design Adaptive Fashion for Clients with Disabilities
Fashion design students at Thomas Jefferson University create clothing for people who often get overlooked by the industry, including individuals with prosthetics, sensitive skin, and…
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