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Pa. Lutheran pastor criticized for ‘violent purge of Muslims’ comment after Notre Dame fire
On Easter Sunday, Pastor Carl Johnson confessed he had hoped the Notre Dame fire in Paris was committed by Muslims in order to justify the eradication of Muslims from France.
8 years ago
Listen 1:57Shore roller coaster didn’t fail when test dummies plummeted into hotel, operator says
The operators of a Jersey Shore amusement park say one of their roller coasters is safe after a pair of water-filled test dummies fell off during a recent test ride.
8 years ago
In the medical field, these individuals are referred to as “zero responder,” or bystanders who step in to reverse the effects before medical professionals get to the scene.
8 years ago
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams won’t run for Senate in 2020
Abrams said she will work to build Democrats' field operation for whoever challenges Perdue, but said she doesn't plan to make any primary endorsement.
8 years ago
Appeal of anti-toll lawsuit keeps SEPTA improvements on hold
The lawsuit filed on behalf of professional drivers and motorists has stopped progress on 35 SEPTA projects.
8 years ago
Living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive to benefit the planet. Did you know that Philly has five programs to make environmental action accessible to you?
8 years ago
‘Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man’ at the Wilma: It’s not your typical Greek myth
Playwright Kate Tarker offers up the absurdist tale of a shepherd, his wife and Oedipus, the son who left them.
8 years ago
A Philadelphia attorney bought a $3,500 gun safe in response to Pa.’s new domestic abuse law
Some attorneys say storing guns brings too much risk or is just too big of a hassle.
8 years ago
In Pa., two disparate visions for natural gas
The state House Speaker and other Republican lawmakers announced a slate of bills Monday that are aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania's natural gas industry.
8 years ago
Street clashes erupt as Venezuela’s Guaido urges uprising
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed soldiers early Tuesday.
8 years ago
Groups sue U.S. Steel, allege potentially ‘thousands’ of Clean Air Act violations
Pollution controls were off-line for over three months following a Christmas Eve fire.
8 years ago
Experimental dance performance mixes ‘high art’ with historic Philly churches
Reggie Wilson, a New York choreographer, will present a series of experimental dances at four historic churches in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Listen 2:23‘Duties are duties’: Philly rabbi pushes on despite attack on uncle’s California synagogue
Rabbi Chaim Goldstein’s uncle lost a finger in the California synagogue attack. His courage has inspired Goldstein to persevere rather than mourn.
8 years ago
Pa. commits to Paris Agreement climate goals; state’s plan calls for 80% carbon cuts by 2050
Pennsylvania has become the 24th state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance.
8 years ago
Critiquing Kenney: Could the mayor’s signature soda tax sink his re-election bid?
Philadelphia’s soda tax — which raises money to fund pre-K, community schools, improving parks, and other initiatives — has many critics and some defenders
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