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Students in Pa.'s rural, underfunded schools are using outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.'s rural, underfunded schools
Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
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Some pediatricians give out stickers, crayons or small toys to their young patients after a check-up. Dr. Trude Haecker and her CHOP colleagues are taking a different approach: “prescribing” books to kids and families.
Pennsylvania pediatricians ‘prescribe' books to promote reading among kids
The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.
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A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping. North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites. via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social
North Philly takes new illegal dumping approach: ‘Here's free money. Don't dump here'
North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.
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ICE is arresting more people at Philadelphia International Airport, advocates say. Here’s what to know ↓
ICE arrests spike at Philadelphia International Airport, advocates say
Federal immigration enforcement agents have begun arresting people with expired visas at airports across the country.
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A corporate landlord in Philly broke the law by using algorithmic rent-setting software, a tenant alleges. The lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind.
A corporate landlord in Philly broke the law by using rent-setting software, tenant alleges
Willow Bridge manages 244 apartments in University City and Center City. The lawsuit is believed to be the first since the city's antitrust law took effect.
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Philadelphia schoolchildren made art for America’s 250th anniversary. Along the way, they learned about community.
‘Fresh Perspectives' at PAFA shows how kids' art fosters civic engagement
Philadelphia schoolchildren made art for America's 250th anniversary. Along the way, they learned about community.
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On the Ben Franklin Parkway, a wall made with flax imagines a greener future for building materials.
The future of flax is in a concrete wall built along the Parkway in Philadelphia
The Association for Public Art commissioned architect Jeff Richards to showcase the possibilities of flax as a building material.
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A Cobbs Creek movie palace is among Philly's few remaining buildings that once housed a neighborhood theater. It could become a historic landmark.
Cobbs Creek movie palace may join Philadelphia's historic register
The Ambassador Theatre in Southwest Philadelphia is one of the few remaining buildings in the city that once housed a neighborhood theater. It could now become a landmark.
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Medicaid now covers abortion services in Pennsylvania. The state's attorney general and pro-life groups are waging an appeals fight.
Pa. Medicaid now covers abortion as pro-life groups pledge to fight
Medicaid coverage for abortion services begins as Pennsylvania's attorney general seeks to reinstate the state's ban on using public funds for abortion.
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With local animal shelters at capacity, @phillypaws.bsky.social hopes more fosters and adopters will step up. A Northern Liberties brewery is helping connect kittens with potential future families.
Fostered kittens meet potential new families at Philly brewery pop-up adoption event
PAWS sets a summer goal of placing 300 homeless pets in foster homes so it can rescue 300 additional animals.
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After sitting vacant for decades, a historic Strawberry Mansion school will be transformed into affordable senior housing.
Historic school building in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion will become senior housing
The $34 million project will repurpose the historic property through a partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
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MLB All-Star Week is underway in Philly. Here's everything happening in the city, from the midsummer classic to the Home Run Derby and more ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
All-Star Game 2026: What's happening in Philly, from the midsummer classic to Home Run Derby
Festivities will be taking place all week at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly and at the Convention Center in Center City.
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The PECO strike is over after union workers reached a tentative agreement with the utility. Here's what to know ↓
PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.
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A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly’s historic register. The “We the Youth” artwork revives a debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.
A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly's historic register
The “We the Youth” artwork revives a long-running debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.
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Dangerously hot temperatures forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway. via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social
Extreme heat killed Philly's 250th parade. Tourists flooded Independence Mall anyway
Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.
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The Philly area faces a high of 104 degrees today, with heat index values as high as 111 degrees. Here's what to know amid the Heat Health Emergency and how the city is impacted ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect. Here's what to know
“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.
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The Philly area faces a high of 103 degrees today, with heat index values as high as 111 degrees. Here's what to know amid the Heat Health Emergency and how the city is impacted ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect due to 'dangerously hot conditions'. Here's what to know
“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.
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LATEST: A Heat Health Emergency is in effect in Philadelphia due to "dangerously hot conditions." Here's what that means, and how the city is impacted ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect due to 'dangerously hot conditions'. Here's what to know
“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.
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Philadelphia has declared a heat emergency ahead of dangerously hot temps, with heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Here's what to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: Triple-digit temps prompt heat emergency. Here’s what to know
“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.
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Backyard homes and basement apartments could become easier to build in Pa. Here’s why ↓
Pa. lawmakers want more independent rental units to help with affordability crisis
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make it easier for homeowners to build backyard cottages, garage apartments and basement rentals to create more housing.
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LATEST: PECO workers will strike on the Fourth of July if no contract agreement is reached. Here’s what to know ↓ via @susanphill.bsky.social
PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here’s what to know
“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.
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PECO union workers are planning to strike — a first in the company's more than 100-year history. Here's what to know ↓
PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here's what to know
“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.
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Philadelphia is technically a buyer’s market, but housing economists say that’s misleading.
Why Philadelphia's housing market remains so difficult to navigate
Sellers are less serious, and buyers can't afford anything. Economists say it will likely take years for things to improve.
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Bearded Ladies Cabaret is emptying its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia’s queer theater alive.
Bearded Ladies Cabaret keeps alive the legacy of Philadelphia's queer cabaret
“Priority Hoarding,” coming this fall, will invite audiences to sort through 16 years of cardboard props.
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Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here’s what to know ↓
Philly will soon mail out new property assessments. Here's what to know
The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.
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Trenton City Council has delayed a vote on ICE restrictions after pushback on immigration detainers. Here's what to know ↓
Trenton, New Jersey tables proposal that seeks to block police from helping ICE
The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday's council meeting.
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Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care "digital twins" for people with ALS. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
Temple researchers are building AI-powered ‘digital twins' for people with ALS
A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
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New Jersey's primary election has come and gone. Here's who won and who lost, plus full results ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
New Jersey primary election 2026: Here's who won and who lost, plus full results
Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.
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