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After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open
The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for the WHYY. The popular…
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Bassetts Ice Cream Expansion to Asia Increases Iconic Shop’s Popularity
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market, the oldest ice cream shop in America, has been expanding across Asia with the help of…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Brookhaven’s Family Hope Center Shelter Can Stay Where It Is
Brookhaven Borough Council has decided that the Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center doesn’t have to move, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Center is one…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Hosts ‘Ethical’ Deer Hunts
Once a year, for four weekends, novice and experienced archers gather in the early morning hours to participate in a Mentored Deer Archery Hunt run…
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Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit
The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit during the spooky season, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The grounds…
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Delaware County Close to Losing 1 of Only 2 Family Homeless Shelters
St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center in Brookhaven, one of only two homeless shelters for families in Delaware County, could close as early as Oct. 31,…
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French Biotechnology Giant bioMérieux Opens New Molecular, Genome Innovation Center at Navy Yard
After acquiring a homegrown startup, French biotechnology giant bioMérieux has opened a new molecular and genomic innovation center at the Navy Yard, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza…
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Chester’s Retirees Believe Water Assets Should Go to Highest Bidder
The sale of Chester’s water assets should go to whoever bids the highest, whether they’re a private or public entity, say the city’s retirees. State-appointed…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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German Society of Pennsylvania Ditches Natural Gas, Looks Underground for Source of Heat
The German Society of Pennsylvania, an 1829 Victorian building located near the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, has completely eliminated its…
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Delaware County Tries Approach Beyond Police for Mentally Ill
An effort is underway in Delaware County to divert people with mental health issues from the legal system and get them into treatment, writes Kenny…
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Dysolve AI Helped Student Overcome Dyslexia, Go to College
East Greenville’s Truly Heft graduated from high school thanks to help from Dysolve AI, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. Heft struggled in high school due…
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Villanova University Scientists Measure Subway Station Pollution
Scientists at Villanova University have determined in a subway station pollution study that the air quality at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station is lacking, writes…
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…
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Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson,…
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New Lane Is Just the Beginning for Planned Blue Route Upgrades
PennDOT is currently working on plans to add an extra lane of travel to Interstate 476, also known as the Blue Route, to help ease…
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