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Why a West Philly org is ‘putting everything on the line’ to buy a home of its own
The Black-led organization plans to use the space to expand their anti-violence work and train young people in conflict resolution.
6 years ago
Philly’s entire fleet of battery-powered buses has been MIA since February
The third-largest fleet of electric buses in the United States is stuck in the garage.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s tree cover is vanishing. Here’s how you can help.
With the right policies, Philadelphia’s development boom could be our Johnny Appleseed moment.
6 years ago
Delaware drive-in, digital orchestra and dining at a discount in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Some restaurants are reopening for indoor dining in Philly with promotional weeks and COVID-19 protocols to lure customers back.
6 years ago
Listen 5:253 gunmen fire 55 shots, kill teen and man, injure 2 others at Philly playground
The shooting victims were on the basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park along 18th and Wallace streets in Spring Garden when multiple gunmen opened fire.
6 years ago
Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding, hundreds rescued
Authorities in Pensacola said 200 National Guard members would arrive Thursday to help. Curfews were announced in Escambia County and in some coastal Alabama towns.
6 years ago
Secret garden alert: Neglected for 20 years, the Rosenbach revives its urban oasis
Ignored behind a brick wall for 20 years, the rare book library and museum revived its garden for visitors.
6 years ago
Listen 1:40Chester County will notify thousands of ‘questionable’ COVID results
A Pennsylvania county has acknowledged that tests it purchased from a local biotech start-up produced “potentially inaccurate” results for thousands of people.
6 years ago
Trump fuels spread of altered Biden video, tweeting it twice
The video appears to show Biden playing a controversial song by the rap group N.W.A. during a campaign trip to Florida.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: REAL ID service to resume
Pennsylvania residents can update their driver’s licenses to meet federal standards for the first time since March.
6 years ago
Philadelphia offers COVID-impacted tenants more help with rent — up to $1,500
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke said the city needed to increase the level of assistance to get necessary buy-in from landlords.
6 years ago
Philly announces road closures to prevent tailgating at Eagles home games
The street closures will be in place to enforce the city’s tailgating ban, which was implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Record turnout in Delaware primary shows Dems much more willing to vote-by-mail
More than half of Delaware Democrats voted by mail. For Republicans, less than 25% of ballots were mailed in.
6 years ago
US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines
Federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or even late this year.
6 years ago
Trump appointee taking medical leave from HHS after accusations of political meddling
The Trump appointee also was accused of trying to muzzle a scientific weekly put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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