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NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research

National Institutes of Health · United States

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research

65% Center coverage: 162 sources

In his confirmation hearings to lead the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya pledged his openness to views that might conflict with his own. “Dissent,” he said, ”is the very essence of science.”See the Story

Shapiro sues Trump administration over canceled farm and food bank funds

Josh Shapiro · Harrisburg

Shapiro sues Trump administration over canceled farm and food bank funds

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

The Trump administration has backed off a demand that states hand over personal information about food stamp recipients in the face of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of public interest groups.See the Story

'No Kings Protest': Road Closures, SEPTA Detours in Philadelphia This Weekend

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Philadelphia

'No Kings Protest': Road Closures, SEPTA Detours in Philadelphia This Weekend

Coverage: 6 sources

The City of Philadelphia has announced several road closures and changes to public transportation and parking across the city ahead of the “No Kings Protest” set to take place on Saturday.See the Story

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Shapiro sues Trump administration over canceled farm and food bank funds

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Shapiro sues Trump administration over canceled farm and food bank funds

Electricians Union Alleges PECO Neglect Led to Dangerous Home Fires

Coverage: 2 sources

A house fire in Southwest Philadelphia that sent five people to the hospital Wednesday and displaced several others from their homes has sparked accusations that PECO’s failure to maintain its infrastructure is endangering its customers’ lives. A PECO electrical workers union, IBEW Local 614, said the fire resulted from a chain of events that involved a decayed, decades-old wooden cross arm on a utility pole. The union said it was the second suc…Infrastructure · Philadelphia See the Story

Things to Do in Philly This Weekend, Beyond the Big Protest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The arrival of warm weather has meant every weekend is chock full of activities, but this non-holiday holiday weekend might be the biggest yet. With Flag Day, Father’s Day, the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and the #NoKings protest making Philly’s its flagship stop, there will be thousands of people walking and driving around Philly for everything from rallies, Juneteenth celebrations and RPG theater, to affordable art fairs, boozy book fairs and…Juneteenth · Los Angeles See the Story

What should Pennsylvania’s state candy be? We asked and you answered

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Thanks to a new state bill, the Hershey Kiss could become Pennsylvania’s official state candy. But before everything is official, we at Billy Penn wanted to know if our audience agreed that the Kiss is the best choice. We polled readers on which Pa. candy they think should represent the Keystone State and the results are in. Readers were somewhat divided over this tough decision, but three candies proved to be clear favorites. 🥉 Third place: H…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia Read Article

Philadelphians with Disabilities Talk Solutions at WHYY’s Bridging Blocks Event

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Oftentimes, members of our community who have a disability are overlooked. Their differences are looked down upon, and their needs are misunderstood or ignored. WHYY’s latest discussion in the Bridging Blocks series invited members of our community to talk about the unspoken issues that people with disabilities in our city deal with every day. The discussion, which took place on Tuesday evening at the Free Library of Philadelphia, was titled “…Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Harrisburg See the Story

Krasner Joins Safety Suit; Herr's "Flavored by Philly" Pits Previous Champs; SEPTA Closes Line for Summer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Burst of light(Photo by @amtlphilly) Krasner joins lawsuit against Trump’s $500M cut to public safety programs DA Larry Krasner is one of over a dozen prosecutors and state and local officials from around the U.S. to sign onto a federal lawsuit that aims to reverse the Trump administration’s $500 million in cuts to public safety programs nationwide, including several in Philadelphia.Krasner said rates of violent crime a…Department of Justice · Seattle See the Story

Casa Borinqueña, a new vegan Puerto Rican restaurant, opens in Philly

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

There’s officially a new restaurant on Philly’s lineup of vegan spots. Casa Borinqueña, billed as California’s first vegan Puerto Rican restaurant, soft-launched its second location in East Kensington on Saturday. The new cafe on Amber Street is brightly painted with tropical blue, yellow, orange and green walls. Inside, the vibe is warm and low-key. The shelves are filled with decorative pilones, Puerto Rican mortar-and-pestles made from wood …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia Read Article

Herr's 'Flavored by Philly' Potato Chip Contest Gets New Twist

Coverage: 4 sources

The annual potato chip flavor contest celebrates the Philadelphia food scene.Voting · Philadelphia See the Story

Odunde Festival; Gun Violence Vigil; Dog-Free Parks?

Coverage: 2 sources

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Lobby with a view at Jefferson(Photo by @therowhousecity) Photos from Sunday’s Odunde Festival Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Odunde Festival transformed 16 city blocks into avenues of music, food and tradition steeped in the African and Caribbean diaspora under cloudy skies Sunday.Also, meet the woman behind Odunde [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]. Learn more and see photos … Spontaneous dancing arose in the crowd as the pro…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia See the Story

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