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Philly’s $100 million battle to get rid of asbestos and make schools safe
The toxic substance has been found in places of learning for decades.
South Philly refinery’s long history of fires, explosions, deaths and injuries
Even former Mayor Rizzo got hurt in one of the blasts.
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Philly’s getting 2 new gas plants — unless neighbors can stop them
PGW just won Council approval, while SEPTA's facility is nearly done.
Eat Philly’s best BBQ with impressive young first responders — and no lines
Our June 12 Who's Next party features delicious Mike's BBQ.
Philadelphia’s new version of street sweeping is…dusty
Watch a demo of the backpack leaf blowers that will scatter debris — so drivers don't have to move their cars.
Philly’s getting its first public statue of an African-American girl
Set to be unveiled this spring, the monument is a nod to the strength and heroism of Philadelphia kids.
South Philly’s Penrose Diner is ending its 24-hour service for good
New hours will be 6 a.m. to midnight in 2019.
14 of the weirdest, craziest, Philly-est stories from 2018
Greased poles, profane potholes, farm animals roaming the city. Just another year in Philadelphia.
Meek Mill tweeted that a man spray-painted “racial remarks” on his grandmother’s house
From the security footage, you can't make out what the graffiti says.