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Cyrus Bustill baked for Washington’s army. Then he built Philly’s free Black Renaissance
Born into slavery, Bustill became an entrepreneur, a patriot and one of the founders of a thriving Black Philadelphia.
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Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport
Authorities say a U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport.
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Thousands rally in Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump, ICE and war with Iran
Protesters gathered in downtown Philadelphia to participate in the third protest against the Trump administration since June.
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