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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes…
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Philadelphia’s Rental Affordability Drops, But Remains More Affordable Than Other Big Cities
While Philadelphia remains among the more affordable big cities, it’s been gaining ground for becoming increasingly expensive for average renters, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY.…
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Divine Lorraine’s New Owners Eye Converting Hotel Back to Historic Roots As Apartment Complex
Over its more than 130-year history, the Divine Lorraine building on North Broad Street near Fairmount Avenue has served many purposes. Its history includes being…
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West Philly Tool Library Rents Portable Induction Cooktops So You Can Try Cutting-Edge Technology Before Buying
The West Philly Tool Library is offering households the chance to test out portable induction cooktops before committing to a purchase with two new portable…
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Northeast Philly Plane Crash Has Had Some Major Environmental Impacts on the Neighborhood
The Jan. 31 medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia that killed seven and injured several others also had some major environmental impacts on the neighborhood,…
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West Grove Landfill Partners with French Energy Company to Turn Waste Into Renewable Natural Gas
The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority has teamed up with the French company Waga Energy to convert degraded landfill waste into renewable natural gas, writes…
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Philadelphia-Based Youth Education Nonprofit Receives $1 Million Gift to Strengthen Programming
Musicopia, the Philadelphia-based youth education nonprofit, recently received a $1 million that will pay huge dividends for young people across the city, writes Peter Crimmins…
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Delaware County’s Health Department Has Been Beneficial, Study Shows
When Pennsylvania counties like Delaware County opt to have their own health departments, local residents benefit, according to a study by epidemiologist Becky Dawson and…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to advance its mission of fostering…
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This Philadelphia Design Company Uses Only Natural and Plant-Based Fibers with Focus on Sustainability
Kimberly McGlonn, the creator of Philadelphia-based fashion house NOOR by Grant Blvd, focuses on sustainability as a business imperative, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. At…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker…
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Philadelphia Now Has a New Thematic District in the Northwest
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently voted to approve the creation of a new thematic district in Northwest Philadelphia, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The new…
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Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain Helped Cultivate Region’s Thriving Bluegrass Community
Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region over the years, writes Emily Neil…
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Here’s What Happened When Jimmy Carter Visited Lansdowne
A Lansdowne family of 11 hold a cherished memory of the day President Jimmy Carter visited their home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. In October…
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Mt. Airy Woman Shines in Popular Broadway Musical ‘Suffs’
Laila Erica Drew has gone from reaching the final round of auditions for Disney’s The Lion King musical at just 10 years old and training…
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Roslyn’s Patricia O’Donnell Bakes Goods to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Patricia O’Donnell makes and distributes delicious baked goods to people experiencing homelessness, writes Jon Caroulis for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Roslyn resident came up with…
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Original Pipe Organ Echoes Again on St. Joe’s Prep Campus in North Philly
After three decades of silence, the original pipe organ at the Church of the Gesu can once again be heard echoing across the campus of…
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Kennett Square Rings in New Year with Annual Sparkling Mushroom Drop
Kennett Square residents joyfully rang in the new year with the twelfth iteration of their iconic 700-pound sparkling mushroom drop, writes Emily Neil for the…
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