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Anna Deavere Smith debuts a play about her ancestor in Philadelphia’s ‘What Now’ festival
Smith’s great-great-grandfather, Basil Biggs, buried the dead after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.
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Listen 2:29Rare Revolutionary-era documents on display at N.J. State Museum for 250th anniversary exhibit
Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.
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Agreement reached in New Jersey state budget ahead of July 1 deadline, Democrats announce
The $60.7 billion spending plan includes more money for the Stay NJ property tax relief program than the governor originally requested.
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Philadelphia’s 6abc calls upon viewers to support station amid FCC’s early license review
WPVI-TV is telling viewers that the FCC is “questioning our commitment to viewers and threatening to take us off the air."
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One reporter’s quest to find the perfect Indian mango in Philadelphia
A South Philly parking lot. Hours of driving. The golden taste of the king of fruit.
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Our chip champion for Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250’ competition
Loaded Cheese Fries, Hickory Barbecue or Jalapeño Cream Cheese? The choice was tough.
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Delaware County prison warden resigns after just months on the job
Willie Bonds resigned due to a “personal family matter and an opportunity to pursue other career interests,” per a Delco spokesperson.
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Philadelphia is technically a buyer’s market, but housing economists say that’s misleading
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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Doylestown Area Regional Transit expands to Warminster this fall
The DART program started in 2010 to make public transportation in the Doylestown area more accessible and affordable.
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France defeats Iraq in Philly’s weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game
Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus as Iraq’s diaspora cheered on their nation’s return to the tournament.
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Delaware prosecutors say the gunman had argued with his alleged victims before the fatal hospital shooting.
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United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices
The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.
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Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg
Philly leaders hope to use the city’s recent education funding wins as an example to convince Harrisburg Republicans to supplement all state schools.
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Community Supported Agriculture is big in Philly – here’s what it is and how you can get involved
CSAs allow food-sharing between farms and members through subscriptions. Here are some in and around Philly.
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