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West Chester YMCA to Launch First Esports Lab, Bringing STEM and Cyber Safety Together
The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester is embracing the digital age with the launch of a new esports lab, the only…
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel…
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Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor
Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to working together, and their latest partnership is part of an effort to revitalize the struggling Market…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ushers In New Era As Anna Paulson Takes Reigns
Anna Paulson officially began her tenure as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY.…
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu…
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Get Your Stomping Shoes On: Spotted Lanternfly Season Is Here
Spotted lanternfly season is here once again, and while the last few seasons have seen fewer of them, it remains important to stay vigilant and…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated…
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Chester County Preserves History with Underground Railroad Memorial Sites
Chester County organization Voices Underground has plans to honor the county’s history through immersive storytelling, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Voices Underground features artists, scholars,…
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Strawberry Festival Returns to Coatesville with New Location
Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival is set to return for a weekend of community joy, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. After a three-year hiatus, the festival will…
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Community Conversation: Exploring the Future of Green Spaces with WHYY’s Bridging Blocks
Why are green spaces important? What is the future of green space? How does green space impact our communities? What challenges are presented by green…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper…
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Free Screening & Discussion: ‘Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s’ at Henrietta Hankin Library
Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS in partnership with Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and WHYY, will host a screening of Matter of Mind:…
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WCU Student Questions SEPTA Cuts, Cites Resident Impact at Public Hearing
The first round of public hearings on the proposed SEPTA cuts raised key questions and highlighted the potential impact on riders, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the…
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Bruises Are Part of the Game, but Brandywine Roller Derby Prioritizes Safety and Inclusion for All
While bruises are an inevitable part of the game, Brandywine Roller Derby is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all its…
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Chester County Library to Host ‘Free for All’ Film Screening and Community Discussion
To kick off this year’s Summer Reading program, Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS in partnership with Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and WHYY,…
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Penn Medicine CEO Warns SEPTA Cuts Would Be Devastating for Patients, Staff
Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney, who often commutes by Regional Rail to his office in University City, has warned that SEPTA’s proposed cuts would be…
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