Two congressional districts just outside Philadelphia could be critical in the Democrats’ attempt to win back control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms …
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Take a geographical approach to macroeconomics. This interactive map colour-codes countries based on key economic metrics, giving you a visual breakdown of global or regional performance.
Philadelphia is a diverse and multilingual city, and the opportunities to pick up another language and engage with those who speak it are everywhere. Language-learning …
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Iron Hill Brewery plans to reopen its Center City location in mid-April — less than one year after the gastropub chain abruptly closed all of …
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Food & Restaurants
Ice cream inspired by a charcuterie board? Franklin Fountain introduces ‘experimental’ flavors
For the many (dozens? disturbed few?) who have wondered how charcuterie would taste as a frozen dessert, Franklin Fountain has the answer. The Old City …
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s an important trend doctors want people to know about: colon cancer is being diagnosed more often in …
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When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid's …
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Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of …
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Ample research points to the wide array of benefits that come from strength training, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. …
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Health & Fitness
The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find the needed motivation
Amid America's search for longevity, there's a conversation we still need to have. It isn't about technology, insurance or drug prices. It's more personal — …
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Health & Fitness
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
HBO Max's enormously popular television series "The Pitt" is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an …
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The rise of mass-produced, inexpensive clothing, also known as "fast fashion," makes it easier and cheaper to outfit growing children. But significant downsides to the …
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Health & Fitness
Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that’s partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring
The phrase "urban forest" sounds counterintuitive. But American cities host more than 140 million acres of the country's forests in urban parks, trees planted along …