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At Life Do Grow farm, North Philly residents plant the seeds of a sovereign future
The farmers at Life Do Grow, a green oasis run by Urban Creators, a nonprofit, provide food for hundreds of North Philly families. They need support.
5 years ago
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century.
5 years ago
Novavax files data with FDA to support COVID vaccine
The announcement comes shortly after the European Commission and World Health Organization cleared use of the Maryland-based company’s two-dose shot.
5 years ago
CHOP PolicyLab supports return to in-person learning for kids
Return decisions should be more based on “an issue of staffing and operational issues,” not the severity of the virus, the Policy Lab director says.
5 years ago
Mummers Parade postponed until Sunday, but indoor show will go on Saturday
The forecast calls for rain on New Year’s Day, so the Mummers will step off at 9 a.m. Jan. 2 instead.
5 years ago
‘So many memories’: Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire
Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done.
5 years ago
More than 65 shots fired in Germantown violence, 6 injured
"We know over 65 shots were fired from clearly at least two separate caliber semi-automatic weapons," Chief Inspector Small said.
5 years ago
Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band to play in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day
The Chester County musicians will perform on New Year’s Day as one of just 12 high school bands chosen by the Tournament of Roses committee.
5 years ago
Rite Aid and CVS to close stores in 2022. What is driving the downturn?
This year saw the consolidation of big pharmacy chains around the country, even as they played a crucial role in COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
5 years ago
Photos from 2021: Looking back on the year of the new normal
2021 saw a return to some things we love. The Philadelphia area also faced catastrophic flooding and tornadoes, and a rampant gun violence epidemic.
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It’s an enormous loss, mostly of young Black men. Some Philly antiviolence activists point to new efforts to stop the shooting block by block as a sign of hope.
5 years ago
Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine
The White House says Biden made clear that the U.S. and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine.”
5 years ago
A celebration of community purpose in West Philly on day five of Kwanzaa
The Mill Creek Community Partnership organized its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, in honor of the principle of “nia” or “purpose.”
5 years ago
The Philly duo Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise speak to WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari about their musical love story and their new album, where hip-hop and soul meet classical.
5 years ago
Listen 5:58Thousands of households set to lose protections as N.J. eviction moratorium ends Jan. 1
Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.
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