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Manayunk

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announces re-opening of PHS Pop Up Gardens

By Zach Ciavolella

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Local

New initiative aims to increase naloxone use in Black community

By Jack Tomczuk

Viva Abejas

Avenue of the Arts

The buzz on Viva Abejas: A delicious initiative at Aqimero for bees

By Molly Given

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News

Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data sets the record straight

By Edward Koning, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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West Philadelphia

Teen wanted in killing of 15-year-old boy on SEPTA bus

By Jack Tomczuk

Northeast High School

Northeast Philadelphia

Gun found at Northeast High School, student arrested

By Jack Tomczuk

Community College of Philadelphia CCP

Local

Community College of Philadelphia, union reach deal to avoid strike

By Jack Tomczuk

SEPTA bus shooting

West Philadelphia

Police searching for 4 in SEPTA bus shooting that killed teen

By Jack Tomczuk

EPA Trump

Local

Philly EPA workers march against Trump, DOGE cuts

By Jack Tomczuk

PHS volunteer tree

Local

PHS to host volunteer tree planting events throughout Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

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Local

Philadelphia launches dashboard to track efforts to reduce traffic deaths

By Metro Philadelphia

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Kensington

Man, 26, killed in Kensington shooting

By Zach Ciavolella

Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo

Health

Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo comes to Philadelphia for day of education, empowerment

By Metro Philadelphia

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Affordable Housing

Mayor Parker unveils $2 billion, 30,000-unit housing plan for Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

Fairmount Park

Local

Fairmount Park Conservancy unveils lineup of hikes, yoga, movies and more

By Molly Given

Philly Roller Derby

Local

Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 — here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation

By Colleen English, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Philadelphia Macy's

History column: The end of Philadelphia’s historic Macy’s

By Michael Leibrandt

Pennsylvania Money Match Treasury

Local

PA Treasury sends $1.7M in unclaimed property to Pennsylvania residents

By Metro Philadelphia

Navy Yard

South Philadelphia

Philadelphia Navy Yard celebrates 25 years, eyes future as city’s newest neighborhood

By Jack Tomczuk

bar shooting

West Philadelphia

Man killed in triple shooting outside West Philadelphia bar

By Jack Tomczuk

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