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Philadelphia Students Launch Pumpkins Into Farm Field To Promote Composting
"The challenge was creating a pumpkin launcher to be able to launch pumpkins for composting," Farm Administrator Dr. Mandy Manna said.

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"The challenge was creating a pumpkin launcher to be able to launch pumpkins for composting," Farm Administrator Dr. Mandy Manna said.

The holiday season is kicking off in Marlton, New Jersey, with the annual tree lighting at The Promenade at Sagemore.
The ship was scheduled to leave Philadelphia waters Friday morning during low tide and be towed to Mobile, Alabama.
"When we graduated, the first thing everyone wanted to do was join up," Mae Warner recalled. "So I thought I would like to join up too."
A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a man in the Cobbs Creek section of the city Sunday evening, police said.
Ukee was inducted into the PABJ Hall of Fame at the organization's 50th Anniversary Gala in University City.
You'll find Eagles fans all across the city of Philadelphia, but Chaz Elliot and Tom Byrne are two friends who bond over more than the game.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the school was canceled because of network issues. Razzi said there was no Internet.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. The first hearing is Tuesday.
The Portal will remain in LOVE Park, but will now stand next to the Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center.
Organizers of the 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade say it's a time to commemorate the service of all U.S. veterans.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that the commonwealth "once again held a free, fair, safe, and secure election."
The Philadelphia Police Department said it's aware of social media posts encouraging looting and other criminal behavior on Wednesday night.
Seventy-six workers are affected by the closure, according to a notice on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor website.
Miguel Garcia, who lives in North Philadelphia, said many Hispanic families are struggling financially.
For many of the city's students, including those who rely on multiple transit options daily, the impact could be severe.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
It wasn't until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that Green—at the age of 42—could vote.
The 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 1:35 p.m.
Harriett's Bookshop in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood is at the forefront of the fundraising.