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4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington
City leaders say the home where this shooting happened has long been a problem.
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Public art installations light up Philly’s Italian Market, honoring immigrant workers and paying homage to their histories.
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SEPTA celebrates new Navy Yard bus service in the rapidly changing Philadelphia neighborhood
The Route 45 bus will travel from Center City to the growing neighborhood, offering a seamless trip for many who previously had to transfer routes.
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LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks.
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The friends are offering “pay-what-you-can” services to help build community and normalize asking for help.
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This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights
17-year-old Zach Peckman, a U.S. national champion and world record holder in competitive jump rope, hopes the sport will be added to the Olympics.
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Listen 1:07Camden nonprofit plans to keep bus riders cool with shade and pollinator gardens
Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens’ bus shelters will include shade trees, pollinator-friendly plants and air quality monitors.
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Listen 1:11Amanda Parezo, who uses a wheelchair, advocates for more accessible spaces and adaptive activities like Life Rolls On surfing events.
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Listen 4:46More than 80% of resident doctors in Philadelphia region now covered by union contracts
Resident doctors at Temple Health and Jefferson Health organized to form unions more than a year and a half ago, and recently ratified their first contracts.
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Listen 1:29Philadelphia’s first Black Male Engagement summit centers resources, mentorship and opportunity
The Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement held its inaugural summit focused on resources, mentorship and expanding opportunities.
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SEPTA’s 11th Street Station will close Sept. 5 to add elevators; project could take more than a year
The $44 million accessibility project will add elevators to both platforms, making the station ADA-compliant.
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Listen 1:14Free Library of Philadelphia expands Critical AI Literacy series with hands-on workshop
The Free Library's Critical AI Literacy series explores the technology, with a focus on disabling unwanted features, spotting scams and understanding AI's impact on the city.
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From Aztec dancers to Latin cuisine and live concerts, Baila Con Dover returns with a full day of free festivities celebrating community and culture.
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Listen 1:14A trio of BlackStar documentaries connects communities from Southwest Philly to Northwest London
From a community garden to Pan-African rumba and public housing, the film festival's opening-day program explored the power of telling one's own story.
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