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Winter snow storm blankets Philadelphia region: See snowfall totals
The accumulating snow came to an end early Saturday morning but the fresh snow is making for a good sledding or skiing holiday weekend.
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Philadelphia’s Black, queer history is rich, and these historians want more people to know about it
A pair of Philadelphia historians are working to amplify the lesser-known history of Black, queer figures of Philadelphia and keep their stories alive for the next generation.
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Listen 2:02The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
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An artist who grew up on the streets of Philadelphia returns with an ‘optimistic’ climate exhibit
Artist Stephen Talasnik’s bamboo sculpture tells the story of melting glaciers.
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‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Academy of Natural Sciences host discussion on endangered fish
Scientists discussed the importance of protecting endangered species during an event hosted by WHYY and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
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Listen 1:21Philadelphia traffic stop ends in gunfire; driver fatally wounded, officer injured
The names of the driver and the officer have not been released.
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2 suspects charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
A mother of two was killed and 22 people were injured by gunfire Wednesday afternoon, when shots erupted amid the throng of fans gathered at a rally.
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Russia’s prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died
Navalny had been behind bars since 2021, when he returned to Moscow after recuperating from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin.
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Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in civil fraud case
State lawyers alleged that Trump exaggerated his wealth by as much as $3.6 billion one year.
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A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.
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Listen 1:13Trenton community crisis response team aims to prevent violence, save lives
A community crisis response team in Trenton aims to defuse violence and help individuals struggling with mental health issues
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Listen 1:03Would-be homebuyers in Philly to face another challenging spring season
The city’s residential housing market is hot, but there’s not much to buy.
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Listen 1:06WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia held a Bridging Blocks discussion Thursday on the Mummers, and how they want to shape the tradition for future generations.
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Listen 1:39FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company
Alexander Smirnov, 43, appeared in court in Las Vegas briefly Thursday after being charged with making a false statement and creating a false and fictitious record.
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Pennsylvania courts say no ransom was paid in cyberattack, and attackers never sent a demand
The attack didn't compromise any data or stop the courts from operating on a normal schedule, officials said.
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