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Shapiro says he won’t let SEPTA ‘fail’ as struggling transit agency warns of looming cuts (www.spotlightpa.org)
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SEPTA strike averted in last-minute deal with transit workers union (www.inquirer.com)
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Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought (www.inquirer.com)
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The supergroup behind the new cheesesteak stand at Reading Terminal Market includes Angelo’s Pizzeria and DiNic’s (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 2 days ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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SEPTA says it'll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes (billypenn.com)
submitted 1 week ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Today is election day. Polls close at 8pm in Pennsylvania. If you are in line by 8pm you can cast your vote. Make sure to bring your ID when you go. Find your polling place at the linked site (www.pavoterservices.pa.gov)
submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/philadelphia
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Friday’s drizzle still didn’t end Philly’s record-setting dryness streak (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Activists are challenging the eligibility of hundreds of voters in Philly’s suburbs. Experts say the effort is legally baseless. (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Broad Street speed cameras are coming soon, new PPA ads warn (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Philly schools are spending $2.3 million for the 10,000 students experiencing homelessness (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Union reserve goalkeeper Holden Trent dies suddenly at age 25 (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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The Long History of How Halloween Became a Sacred Queer Holiday (www.them.us)
submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/philadelphia
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The phrase “gay Christmas” itself goes back to the mid-20th century as well. According to Stein, it’s thought to be an evolution of “bitches Christmas,” a costumed celebration that originated in Philadelphia in the 1950s and ’60s.

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Northeast Philly man and his daughter ran a human-trafficking ring targeting women in addiction for 12 years, officials say (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 4 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why (whyy.org)
submitted 4 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Philly’s first permanent mural about voting is all about hope (whyy.org)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Philadelphia police issue arrest warrant for driver accused of hitting 3 nurses at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (whyy.org)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Delaware County families are outraged after day care operator’s son was charged with raping a child (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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He was abused by a Philadelphia priest in the 1980s. Now, he’s taking his story around the world. (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Rodney McCleod follows in mentor's footsteps; focusing on giving back (whyy.org)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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God I love my city (lemmy.world)
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Philly judge ejected from the bench after refusing to stop making ‘political’ Facebook posts (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Bricklayers union leader ousted after claims he misused union members to fix up his home (www.inquirer.com)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Philly stadium workers end strike for playoffs, but continue call for Aramark boycott (whyy.org)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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As legislators dither, SEPTA considers giant fare hike (billypenn.com)
submitted 1 month ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia
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Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians fall for first time in 5 years, data show (whyy.org)
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