Mayor Cherelle Parker said she would increase the rideshare tax in her budget proposal from 20 cents to $1 per trip to alleviate the school district's $300 million structural deficit. …
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Less than two weeks after the Woodmere Art Museum filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $750,000 of grant funding, the federal government agreed to give the money …
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City Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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Thousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has written a memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at his political rise from a state representative to a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The memoir, "Where …
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Kada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
The Phillies just don't feel quite good enough. After a measuring stick series loss to the dominant Dodgers at home earlier this week, the trade …
The MLB's trade deadline is fast approaching and the Phillies continue to be linked to players at a variety of positions. Which makes sense — …
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Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. "We tried exercise," like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. "And …
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Health & Fitness
‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for some families
When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5 that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that …
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Health & Fitness
Possible measles exposures took place at Philly airport, Amtrak’s 30th Street station, health officials say
Potential measles exposures occurred at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials warned Monday. A person with measles passed …
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More people are surviving cancer than ever before, new data from the American Cancer Society shows. Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live …
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Victory Brewing Co. is toasting the nation's milestone birthday with a limited-edition ale. The semiquincentennial beer is a collaboration between the Downingtown brewery and Visit …
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A Northern Liberties bar is marking Valentine’s season with a themed pop-up tucked behind a soda machine. Cupid’s Nest has taken over Newsroom Philly on …
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The Philly Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival returns Saturday, Jan. 24, bringing a full day of tastings at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The 21-and-over …
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WASHINGTON – School cafeterias got a step closer to seeing whole milk again after the U.S. House passed a measure Monday to restore the dairy …
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Food & Restaurants
Climate change is coming for Rudolph, your hot chocolate and your white Christmas
As snowflakes fall lazily from the sky, you cozy up by the fireplace and take a sip from a steaming cup of hot chocolate, humming …
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Food & Restaurants
Watch Party PHL releases limited-edition beer to celebrate women’s sports in Philly
Watch Party PHL is building buzz for its forthcoming women's sports bar — and Philadelphia's WNBA team — with a limited-edition pilsner. The beer is …