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The wait times at Pa. hospitals’ emergency departments are among the longest in the country
Pennsylvania hospitals have the ninth-longest emergency room wait times in the United States, according to an analysis of new federal data. Patients wait an average of 3 hours and 30 minutes from the time they enter the emergency department to the time they are discharged. Read full article →
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10 things to know about the new Sixers and Flyers arena
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Sixers and Flyers fans — and fans of Philly’s future WNBA expansion franchise — […] The post 10 things to know about the new Sixers and Flyers arena appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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At rally to save Academy of Natural Sciences museum, protesters urge Drexel to ‘act like it’s an emergency’
Scientists and Philadelphia lawmakers like Chris Rabb rallied outside the Academy of Natural Sciences on Tuesday morning to urge Drexel University to save the museum, which is slated to close Sept. 30. Read full article →
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Jefferson Health offering free prostate cancer screenings in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Jefferson Health will offer free prostate cancer screenings at Community College of Philadelphia on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10-11:30 a.m. Read full article →
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More than 150 Philadelphia art studios and creative spaces will open to the public for free this October
More than 150 Philadelphia art studios and creative spaces will open to the public for free tours over two weekends in October. Read full article →
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Sixers, Flyers release first renderings of their proposed South Philly arena
The Flyers and 76ers have released exterior renderings of the arena they are proposing to be built on the site of the former Spectrum. The arena in South Philly, projected to open in 2030, is being designed by architect Moody Nolan and the design firm Populous. Read full article →
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Girl Scouts are adding dog treats to 2027 cookie lineup
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania will sell two new cookies in 2027. Patch Pals is the organization’s first treat for dogs. Sparkables is its first allergy-friendly cookie, free from nine major allergens. Both are online exclusives. Read full article →
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Sixers mailbag: Is this a make-or-break season for Nick Nurse?
How much pressure is Sixers head coach Nick Nurse facing in his fourth season in Philadelphia? Plus, how I am preparing to cover LeBron James. Read full article →
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Save the Academy rally; Pickles on cheesesteaks?; Philly apartments shrink | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sturgeon moon from Blackhorse Alley(Photo by @jrwvk) Save the Academy protest rally planned for today Fans and supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University […] The post Save the Academy rally; Pickles on cheesesteaks?; Philly apartments shrink | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full…
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Eagles-Commanders preview: 5 things to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-0 in Week 1 games under Nick Sirianni, and will try to stay perfect against their division rival, the Washington Commanders. Here are our five things to watch. Read full article →