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Philadelphia wants to curb violence. Can boxing help?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Violence is down in Philadelphia. At least that’s what the numbers say. From the […] The post Philadelphia wants to curb violence. Can boxing help? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Wonder food hall to move production, distribution offices to South Jersey
Wonder food hall, the meal delivery platform that has rapidly expanded in the Philadelphia region, plans move its production and distribution a single location in Logan Township, Gloucester County in November. Read full article →
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Pro-Palestinian protest planned for Ed Sheeran’s Philly concert
Pro-Palestinian groups will protest near Ed Sheeran’s concert Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Former opening act Macklemore said he was cut from the tour after speaking about Gaza on stage at MetLife Stadium. Read full article →
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Gov. Shapiro blasts RFK Jr. for the CDC not counting Pennsylvania’s measles-associated deaths
Gov. Josh Shapiro says Pennsylvania will not accept any more federal funding to combat the state’s measles outbreak until the Health and Human Services Department acknowledges the state’s four measles-associated deaths on the CDC’s website. Read full article →
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What’s going on with AI data centers in Philly?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. With the boom in artificial intelligence in the global economy, creating the data centers […] The post What’s going on with AI data centers in Philly? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Suspicious backpack at City Hall cleared after prompting evacuation during City Council’s first day of fall session
Philadelphia police evacuated City Hall on Thursday morning in the middle of City Council’s first day of its fall session after a staffer found a suspicious backpack, which was later cleared by authorities. Read full article →
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PPA starts enforcing its newest smart loading zones in Center City
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has begun enforcement for its newest smart loading zones. Drivers must create accounts on the CurbPass app to submit the block where they’re stopping. The limit to remain in a smart loading zone is one hour. Violators are fined $51. Read full article →
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Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of Ed Sheeran concert in Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Problems continue to pile up for the Ed Sheeran concert this Saturday. Local organizations, the […] The post Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of Ed Sheeran concert in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Task force to evaluate potential impacts of data centers in Philly
A task force will evaluate the potential impacts of data centers in Philadelphia and make recommendations to promote ‘responsible development.’ The task force was established Wednesday by Mayor Cherelle Parker. Read full article →
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3 free festivals take over Fishtown this Saturday with Oktoberfest, live music and family activities
Three free Fishtown festivals take place Saturday, Sept. 19, with Frankford Hall Oktoberfest, live music, German beer, mini golf, games and kids activities. Read full article →