Put this Pennsylvania natural wonder on your bucket list
From stargazing at Cherry Springs to hiking near waterfalls, Pennsylvania is full of must-see natural wonders.
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COMMUNITY
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2025
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We asked, you answered: What should be the name of Philadelphia’s new WNBA team?
At long last, Philadelphia is getting a WNBA team. The team will need a name, so we asked our newsletter readers to give us their ideas on a name for Philly’s new women’s basketball franchise.
Jul
2025
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PA Task Force 1 heads to Texas to assist with rescue and recovery efforts
A group of specially trained Pennsylvanians is being deployed to Texas in the wake of the deadly flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 100 people.
Jul
2025
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Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more than weeklong strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other services.
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2025
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Pennsylvania’s majestic fortresses: Exploring the enchanting realm of 9 castles you can visit
The Keystone State has no shortage of grand, stone structures you can visit to learn about history, admire the architecture, or just pretend you’re royalty for the day.
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2025
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Gov. Shapiro says Pennsylvania “got screwed” in the reconciliation bill signed into law.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is criticizing Pennsylvania Republicans who voted in favor of the reconciliation bill signed into law late last week by President Donald Trump, saying the commonwealth “got screwed.”
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2025
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Discover Tai Chi with free classes at Andorra Library
Running weekly through October 2025, join Tai Chi classes at Andorra Library Philadelphia! Learn ancient Chinese wellness through mindful movement, breathing and meditation.
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2025
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Our favorite Pennsylvania stories of the year (so far)
From the Erie SeaWolves’ HBO moment to the 'box demon,' we’re taking a look back at the stories that have made us smile during the first half of the year.
Jul
2025
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UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
The University of Pennsylvania modified a trio of school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and said it would apologize to female athletes “disadvantaged” by her participation on the women’s swimming team, part of a resolution of a federal civil rights case.
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2025
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LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia.
