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Philadelphia area breaks nearly 2-year drought with over 1 inch of snow
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region through 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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The program, geared toward people impacted by the justice system, teaches solar panel installation and electric work. It pays $15 an hour.
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Listen 1:11The Mütter Museum exhibits homelessness as a public health concern
“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.
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Listen 1:15Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena
The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.
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Listen 1:06Hosted by WHYY and NewCORE, the panel discussion sought to highlight the significant contributions made by these often unheralded figures.
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Listen 1:13Clearing invasive species as part of the 29th annual MLK Day of Service
Hundreds of volunteers throughout the region cleared trash, delivered food and rallied for peace and justice as part of the nation’s largest and oldest MLK Day of Service.
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Biden returns to Philly food bank for MLK Jr. Day volunteering
President Biden helped workers at Philabundance pack food for those in need. It’s the third time he’s volunteered at the Philly food bank.
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Listen 1:02Iowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign’s first contest of 2024
The quadrennial contest has been unusually quiet this year, a mark of former President Donald Trump's commanding lead in the race.
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Eagles to take on Bucs in Tampa Bay for Monday Night Football Wild Card game
Although the Eagles are a little banged up and missing some key players, like A.J. Brown, they say they're ready.
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North Philly gourmet corn maker dreams of Jersey Shore boardwalk business
One North Philly native decided to become a student in the culinary land of corn — and she’s not afraid to make corny jokes about it.
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Listen 1:06Dr. Clarence Jones, one of King’s friends and supporters, was born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey.
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Listen 3:36Philadelphia officials declare Code Blue to help homeless population as freezing temps roll in
During Code Blue, city officials implement 24-hour outreach to find people living on the street and transport them to indoor spaces.
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`The Honeymooners’ actress Joyce Randolph has died at 99; played Ed Norton’s wife, Trixie
She was the last surviving main character of the beloved comedy from television’s golden age of the 1950s.
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Former high-ranking Philadelphia police commander to be reinstated after arbitrator’s ruling
Carl Holmes, who spent nearly three decades on the force, was fired in 2019 after he was accused of having sexually assaulted three women at work.
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Philadelphia Auto Show focuses on ‘Fueling Philly,’ showcasing EVs and custom whips
Electric, exotic and classic cars are lining the floors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, including some from the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
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