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Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise
The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.
7 months ago
Listen 7:38On Election Day, residents ended 120 years of barring alcohol sales with a 3-to-2 vote in favor of allowing liquor licenses in the borough.
7 months ago
Listen 1:08Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk
The judge ruled in January that Musk engineered a pay package potentially worth $56 billion in sham negotiations with directors who were not independent.
7 months ago
Man who allegedly killed ex, left her in shallow grave is ‘most wanted man’ in Philly: U.S. Marshals
The woman's body was found in the city's Fox Chase neighborhood last month. Police say the man had a dispute with the victim before she went missing.
7 months ago
Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union leader to resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against restrictions.
7 months ago
Renovations underway at Philadelphia Film Society Center following strong pandemic recovery
The grant from Philadelphia’s Wyncote Foundation recognized film as a “driver for community engagement and economic growth.”
7 months ago
Listen 1:04Designation as a Community Development Financial Institution would give the Exton-based nonprofit more support to help underserved businesses.
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Listen 0:56New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
7 months ago
Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his punishment after his trial conviction in the gun case and guilty plea on tax charges.
7 months ago
How one Philadelphia medical student is learning to be a young caregiver to a parent with dementia
An estimated one in six millennial caregivers are caring for a loved one with a type of dementia, past research has shown.
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Listen 5:29Dozens call Pottstown’s ‘Tent City’ home. A railroad company wants them gone
Signs posted outside demand unhoused people vacate “Tent City” by Jan. 2. Tent City sits on Norfolk Southern property.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found nearly one in five patient families struggle to get enough food, and wanted to address it.
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Listen 1:18Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. That spares his son a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.
7 months ago
Charles L. Blockson Collection at Temple turns 40
The collection at Temple University honors the legacy of one of America’s foremost historians and collectors of artifacts on the global Black experience.
7 months ago
Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic.
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