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Man dies in shooting outside Philly peace concert at Fairmount Park’s Dell

Authorities say a man was shot and killed outside a Philadelphia concert being held to promote peace and stem violence in the city. < ...

12 years ago

9 visits to Vernon Park feature threats, harassment and profanity from loiterers

When, exactly, does people sitting in a public park become a loitering nuisance? When a gunman ...

12 years ago

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3 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students gear up for Little League World Series

On Friday, three students from Northwest Philadelphia’s Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will play in the Little League World Serie ...

12 years ago

 The BAYADA Regatta will force detours along a portion of Kelly Drive on Saturday. (Brian Hickey/WHYY)

Youth regatta means Kelly Drive detours on Saturday

Police have announced that Kelly Drive traffic will be detoured on Saturday as the BAYAD ...

12 years ago

A coach’s early recognition of talent pushed Mo’ne Davis and Taney Dragons to success

Mo’ne Davis, the flame-throwing city kid with the sheepish smile, is the “it girl” of summer 2014. And who bette ...

12 years ago

 Packs of cigarettes are seen on display at a news stand in this file photo. Rep. John Lawrence of Chester County  has proposed a state-wide  80-cents-a-pack tax to help with higher school property taxes. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Chester County lawmaker pushing to hike Pa. cigarette tax

For months, Pennsylvania lawmakers have been wrestling with a plan to let Philadelphia levy a cigarette tax to help pay for its schools.< ...

12 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

August 14: The case for free transfers | Dilworth Plaza opens soon | Important bird area | Cheesesteak Vegas |

12 years ago

 The Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)

Pa. House Rules still shroud committee actions from the sunlight

The Pennsylvania House and Senate rules are built to bend, not to break. During the fast and furious budget season every year, bil ...

12 years ago

 The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back for the 53rd year, August 15-17. (Peter Tobia/for NewsWorks)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival going back to its roots

The 53rd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville this weekend.   For decades t ...

12 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic

Wolf tax proposal generates heat in governor’s race

In his latest campaign ad (above) Pennsylvania Democratic candidate Tom Wolf speaks directly into the camera. “Have you seen ...

12 years ago

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 NJ-based Telebrands, which sells many 'As Seen On TV' products like the 'Sticky Buddy,' is being sued by the state. (PRNewsFoto/TeleBrands)

Lawsuit: ‘As Seen On TV’ company scammed consumers

New Jersey officials say a Fairfield-based firm used high-pressure sales tactics to sell to customers and then made it difficult for them ...

12 years ago

 WetLand, a world premiere, floating, interactive art installation moored on the Delaware River. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

Weekly Entertainment Guide – Philly Folk Fest, Podcast Fest & WetLand

Pick your festival – head to Night Market, the Caribbean, India Fest, Folk Fest, Podcast Fest, Rockabilly Fest, Craft Fest, Starfest &a ...

12 years ago

 The Nikol H is a cargo ship that's been anchored in the Delaware for months. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philippine officials work to help sailors stranded on Delaware River

Philippine authorities are working to get shore leave for 17 Filipino seafarers whose ship has been stranded for months in Philadelphia d ...

12 years ago

Carol Burnett honored by Pa. Jimmy Stewart Museum

Carol Burnett is being honored by a Pennsylvania museum dedicated to actor Jimmy Stewart. The Indi ...

12 years ago

 (L-R, clockwise) Daniel Duncan, Aja Whetstone, Kisha Duncan. (Photos courtesy of Philadelphia Police)

Trial postponed for two of three charged in connection with Valley Green thefts

The trial for two of three people arrested in June in connection with alleged thefts from vehicles at the parking lots near Valley Green ...

12 years ago

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