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Tom Avril

@tomavril1

Writer, science buff, runner. Formerly at Philadelphia Inquirer. Fan of good signage and peanut-butter cookies.

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During #NationalRecoveryMonth, we’re highlighting how addiction and homelessness affect our public transit system. Every day, SEPTA serves as a lifeline for thousands, including some of the most vulnerable in our community. (🧵1/4)

During #NationalRecoveryMonth, we’re highlighting how addiction and homelessness affect our public transit system. Every day, SEPTA serves as a lifeline for thousands, including some of the most vulnerable in our community.
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A vessel was rescued in the English Channel after an emergency call to Dover, Del., instead of Dover, England inquirer.com/news/nation-wo… via The Philadelphia Inquirer

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We’re grateful to the City of Philadelphia's Town Watch Integrated Services (TWIS) for partnering with SEPTA through its Town Watch program. Trained volunteers will be on our system regularly, helping to enhance the safety of our riders and employees.

We’re grateful to the City of Philadelphia's Town Watch Integrated Services (TWIS) for partnering with SEPTA through its Town Watch program. Trained volunteers will be on our system regularly, helping to enhance the safety of our riders and employees.
Kristen Graham (@newskag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

First car got in the tailgate line at 6:15. These ladies - friends and family - arrived at 9:15. Welcome to Red October. Your fan reporter is on it!

First car got in the tailgate line at 6:15. These ladies - friends and family - arrived at 9:15. Welcome to Red October. Your fan reporter is on it!
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#OTD 100 years ago, George Washington Carver received U.S. patent no. 1,522,176 for a cosmetic made from peanuts, just one of more than 300 uses he developed for the nutritious and soil-replenishing crop.

#OTD 100 years ago, George Washington Carver received U.S. patent no. 1,522,176 for a cosmetic made from peanuts, just one of more than 300 uses he developed for the nutritious and soil-replenishing crop.
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"Many students have gotten things stolen because we don’t have locker rooms, and we have to get dressed outside," one #PHLed Olney HS student said. On the crumbling Olney athletic complex, and a community's fight for better: inquirer.com/education/olne…

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Opioid settlement dollars are flowing to states and local governments across the country, but what they’re being spent on can be difficult to track. Aneri Pattani joined IPR News's @michaelcliv to discuss. interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2025-…

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For the first 100 years of her life, Mommy was not, in fact, a mom. Now she's the oldest-known first-time Galapagos tortoise mother. inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

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Richly deserved recognition for the man who chronicles Philly's status as a major-league food destination inquirer.com/food/craig-lab… via @phillyinquirer

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Three generations from this family have taught music in Philly schools, reports Kristen Graham in this great piece inquirer.com/education/phil… via @phillyinquirer