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On a sunny Election Day in Philly, worker shortage causes some stumbles as issues drive voters to the polls

Philly and Pa. could know most primary results by Wednesday morning, as experts predict quick turnaround

Philly community compost sites are finally churning as a long-planned program gets off the ground

Gloriously muddy Kensington Derby and Arts Festival draws hundreds to River Wards for return of the annual street fair

Why Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is drawing attention from around the country

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When she’s not rescuing cats or recording viral TikToks, this Philly animal control officer writes children’s books

The Martin’s potato roll empire is backing Doug Mastriano, and Philly sandwich slingers are concerned

Family separations aren’t just a Philly problem, as calls for child welfare reform spread nationwide

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Mayor Kenney’s budget earmarks about $500 per Philly resident for violence prevention

Online premiere: Watch the new 10-minute short about Old City’s First Fridays
