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Olivia Prusky is a rising junior at Duke University studying Journalism and Political Science. She has written for The Chronicle, Duke’s primary newspaper, covering campus arts and broader pop culture news. She has also contributed to the 9th Street Journal, reporting on local politics in Durham, North Carolina. A Plymouth Meeting native, Olivia is excited to report on the Philadelphia area this summer as a staff writer.

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Phillies fans may be some of the biggest victims of counterfeit merchandise

Philadelphia Phillies fans rank 12th among MLB teams most affected by counterfeit merchandise, with hundreds voicing concern online over fake …

SEPTA’s Trolley Routes set to close for a month for annual maintenance

In what the transit company dubs the “Trolley Tunnel Blitz,” crews work tirelessly to focus on track and power maintenance, …

World Cafe Live caught in labor turmoil amid CEO’s push to save beloved Philly venue

An effort to rescue World Cafe Live from financial ruin has ignited controversy, walkouts, and protests over new leadership and …

Without more funding, SEPTA approves budget to cut nearly half its service

SEPTA has just approved its "doomsday" budget, which will result in steep service cuts; yet some officials are optimistic that …

A diploma, decades later: One veteran’s long road to high school graduation

Dennis Lennon finally received his high school diploma decades after missing Northeast High School graduation while serving overseas in the …

Teachers union votes to authorize strike as contract negotiations slow

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, the city’s largest union of public school employees, has overwhelmingly voted in favor of strike …

New sweet shop brings viral Swedish Candy to Center City

Lil Sweet Treat, the “ultimate destination for candy connoisseurs,” debuted its Philadelphia location on Sunday.

Historic heat wave could challenge June temperature records in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is set to swelter next week as an unusually early heat wave brings forecasted Real Feel temperatures above 100 …

Gunfire erupts in I-95 road rage incident; suspect still at large

A road rage shooting on I-95 early Monday left a car riddled with bullets and police searching for the suspect.

Philly Republicans are 'cautiously optimistic' after District Attorney challenger Pat Dugan’s 6,167 write‑in votes

After losing to incumbent DA Larry Krasner in the primary, Pat Dugan now has a shot at the November election …

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