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Like every Christmas throughout its eight-and-a-half decades — excluding 2020, for obvious reasons — the South Philly institution is open for a full day of business.
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NBA MVP Joel Embiid won’t play in 76ers-Heat Christmas game because of ankle issue
Embiid got hurt during Friday’s win over Toronto.
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A Philly mom’s message for families dealing with addiction during the holidays
Muriel Alston found a support group for parents of children with substance use disorder “solely by accident.” Now, she’s helping others navigate difficult holiday seasons.
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Enduring extreme cold: What resources are available in Philly, South Jersey and Delaware?
Severe winter weather often triggers special measures to help protect people who are unhoused. Here’s what you need to know.
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At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend’s bloodshed
As Christmas Eve fell, smoke rose over the besieged territory, while in the West Bank Bethlehem was hushed, its holiday celebrations called off.
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People can drop off their preloved Christmas trees at one of Philly Goat Project’s three festivals next month.
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NORAD is tracking Santa’s every move and kids can follow along
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is tracking his sleigh's global movements as Christmas Day approaches from stop to stop.
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Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future
A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.
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New Delaware laws you need to know about for 2024
The new laws cover a wide range of topics including a minimum wage increase, raises for teachers, new gun laws and legalized marijuana.
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Bill to allow some New Jersey 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections
The measure allows 17-year-old voters to participate in June primaries if they turn 18 by the general election.
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Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
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Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
Airlines have canceled just 1.2% of U.S. flights so far this year, the lowest in five years, but bad weather is always a threat.
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Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.
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A South Jersey town has been transformed into a Charles Dickens winter wonderland
Bright lights, trolley tours, and wonderland Christmas displays abound in Cape May.
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More people are feeling the weight of collective trauma and winter blues. Here’s how to cope
The winter blues are real, and feel more present these days, an APA study shows. Here’s what psychologists suggest on how to balance our feelings.
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