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Philly science institute that studies human senses plans move to expand health research
The Monell Chemical Senses Center in University City is moving next year from its decades-old home on Market Street to the nearby One uCity building on North 38th Street to help support the expansion of its research. Read full article →
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Philly videographer goes viral by asking people to pick up an analog phone and share what’s on their minds
Dan Horan, a videographer, has gone viral for going to different Philly neighborhoods and setting up a ‘social experiment’ in which he places an analog phone on a table in front of a sign that asks, ‘What’s on your mind?’ Read full article →
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For Tattooed Mom to resume live music performances, L&I says it must obtain permits and a license
Tattooed Mom must obtain two permits and a license to resume hosting live music performances, Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections says. The South Street bar says the ‘outdated’ policy unjustly targets the LGBTQIA+ community. Read full article →
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Emergency crews rescue man trapped under manhole cover in Northeast Philly
Police, fire and water departments were called to Northeast Philly on Wednesday to rescue a man who was trapped under a manhole. Officials said he entered the sewer a few blocks away and couldn’t find a way out. Read full article →
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Starting this weekend, $5 shuttle bus rides to the shore are available
The Jitney Yellow Line is offering $5 round trips from Philadelphia to various Jersey Shore locations. There are weekend trips to Margate (July 17-19), Wildwood (July 24-26) and Cape May (July 31-Aug. 2). Read full article →
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Chinatown artist designs ‘Circle of Unity’ murals to celebrate World Cup and Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Walk north on 10th Street towards the Chinatown Friendship Gate and you might notice a […] The post Chinatown artist designs ‘Circle of Unity’ murals to celebrate World Cup and Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full…
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A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. No gluten? No problem! This Saturday, over 100 vendors, purveyors, restaurants and bakeries are […] The post A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article…
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Wildfire smoke could stick around through Saturday, National Weather Service says
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled over the Philadelphia region. A National Weather Service meteorologist expects the haze to lessen temporarily Friday afternoon, but stay through Saturday. Read full article →
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Philly DA Larry Krasner subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee over request for immigration records
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has been subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee because his office has not complied with a federal request for immigration records. Read full article →
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Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival returns Aug. 15
Reading Terminal Market’s annual Ice Cream Festival will return to Center City on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together several of the Philadelphia area’s favorite ice cream shops for an afternoon of frozen treats. Read full article →