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Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here’s what’s being done about it
Officials say the drinking water for some 14 million people—including most of Philadelphia—isn’t at risk yet, but they’re monitoring the effects of the drought on the river and studying options for the future.
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Pennsylvania native Keith Haring’s artwork featured on new 2025 stamp
A 1985 untitled drawing from Kutztown native Keith Haring will be featured on the USPS’s new Love stamp coming out in 2025.
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Shapiro keeps SEPTA afloat after flexing $153 million from federal highway funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT to transfer $153 million in highway funding to help SEPTA after Senate Republicans failed to pass public transit funding. The funding will keep the transit agency afloat until July.
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More human remains from Philadelphia’s 1985 MOVE bombing have been found at a museum
The remains are believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa, one of five children and six adults killed when police bombed the MOVE organization’s headquarters in 1985, causing a fire that spread to dozens of row homes.
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A lifeline for many: 6 food banks across Pennsylvania you can donate to
Food banks are a lifeline for those struggling with food insecurity. Here are six organizations throughout the state that could use your donation of food and/or time.
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Pennsylvania residents can apply for funds to cut heating costs through LIHEAP
Pennsylvanians can start applying for cash grants to help them pay heating bills this winter.
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How one Philly library fights food insecurity with a community fridge
A partnership between the Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library and The People’s Fridge resulted in a new community fridge, the first of its kind.
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Head to Villanova for the 36th Annual Special Olympics Fall Festival
Villanova University will host the Special Olympics Pennsylvania annual Fall Festival from November 1 to 3. Here are the details.
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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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WATCH: Tortoise chomps on watermelon at Philadelphia Zoo
Watch this tortoise chomp on a watermelon at the Philadelphia Zoo!
