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Posted inOpinion

For kids with asthma, diesel buses chart a dangerous route back to school | Opinion

by Brooke Petry September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

This year, my daughter is entering 9th grade and taking the bus alone to her new high school in South Philadelphia. Aside from the usual feelings parents have during back-to-school […]

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It’s not just the wildfire: After years of improvement, Philadelphia’s air quality is at risk | Opinion

by Russell Zerbo June 8, 2023June 8, 2023
Posted inNews

Philly health officials: ‘Avoid going outdoors’ and try not to drive, because of wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Billy Penn Staff June 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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An accounting of the many, many junkyard fires in Philadelphia over the past 12 months

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

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