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Are They in Love? Montco Zoo’s Bird Pair Sparks Fascination
At Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, an unlikely friendship has quietly taken flight, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Hunter, a…
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Lost Lincoln Presidential Order Signed 2 Days After Civil War End Being Sold in Ardmore
A presidential order signed by Abraham Lincoln four days before he was assassinated has been found in an old writing…
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Long-Vacant LOVE Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Could Soon Gain New Life By This Spring
The Love Park Welcome Center, the Philadelphia landmark, has been vacant for over a decade, but that could soon change…
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Student Art Selected for Display at New County Courthouse in Norristown
An artwork showing the Montgomery County Courthouse’s iconic green dome, made by two local students, will have a permanent place…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County,…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY.…
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Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute
Two well-known goats have become the center of an emotional zoning dispute in Franconia Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY.…
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Ambler Businessman Gifts $1 Million to Aid Construction of Lansdale Homeless Shelter
The homeless shelter currently under construction in Lansdale has received a major boost with a $1 million commitment from an Ambler-based businessman, writes…
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Stroud Water Research Center Reveals the Impact of Road Salt on Local Waterways
A new study by Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has revealed the significant impact of road salt on local waters,…
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Rugby Coach Behind Eagles’ Tush Push Talks Controversial Play and Who Outed Him
The Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous for the tush push over the past several seasons, and the play’s addition to…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Appoints New CEO
The Philadelphia Art Museum has appointed a new CEO just under three weeks after firing its former executive leader, writes…
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Lower Merion Township Approves Ban On Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Lower Merion Township’s board of commissioners has approved a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in a 10-4 vote on Wednesday,…
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St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church,…
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Oaks’ National Dog Show Returns for 24th Edition With Nod to ‘Best in Show’
This weekend, the National Dog Show marks its 24th year in Oaks, celebrating alongside the 25th anniversary of the popular…
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Ardmore Document Dealer to Sell Letter from Cash-Strapped George Washington
Nathan Raab, an Ardmore document historian, is selling a 1787 letter. Cris Barrish, WHYY, reported the correspondence’s importance, gained from…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark,…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at…
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