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Newly drafted Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter (left) and Nolan Smith pose for a photo after a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility
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Georgia on their minds! Eagles bullish for Bulldogs in draft

The Eagles took cornerback Kelee Ringo in the fourth round Saturday to make it three picks overall off the national champions' roster.

2 years ago

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Community
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Union enters 3rd week of strike against Liberty Coca-Cola in Philadelphia

Union members continue to protest that Liberty has underpaid and underserved its workers.

2 years ago

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2 officers, suspect shot during standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia

Two police officers and a suspect were shot after an hours-long standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Community

Wilmington’s Latin American Community Center doubles the size of its early childhood education facility

The community center, which empowers and supports low-income communities, is expanding its early childhood education capacity with plans for even more.

2 years ago

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Education
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Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues

Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.

2 years ago

Broad Street Run
Community

How to navigate Philly road closures during Sunday’s Broad Street Run

More than 36,000 people are expected to take part in America’s largest 10-mile road race. Here’s how you can avoid race-related delays.

2 years ago

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Education

Rowan’s veterinarian school breaks ground and gains a name

J&J Snack Foods chair Gerald Shreiber’s name was added to Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine after he gave $30 million for scholarships.

2 years ago

In this Tuesday April 10, 2018, file photo are sections of Newark and the Passaic River in New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Science

N.J. climate report: Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths, especially in vulnerable communities

Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.

2 years ago

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Community

PGW must justify its 1,000% rate increase for Philly’s steam loop, Public Utility Commission orders

The battle between rival Center City heat providers has climate implications.

2 years ago

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Health
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Many women don’t know at what age fertility declines: Factors at play when trying to get pregnant

As studies continue in understanding the window of fertility in women, science sadly shows that the numbers are a "cruel irony"

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su papeleta de voto por correo

Aquí está todo lo que necesita saber sobre el voto por correo en las elecciones primarias de mayo de 2023.

2 years ago

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter
Community

Eagles draft Georgia’s Carter, who had role in fatal crash

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick of the NFL draft.

2 years ago

People stand outside a Silicon Valley Bank branch in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2023. The Federal Reserve is scheduled Friday to release a highly-anticipated review of its supervision of Silicon Valley Bank, the go-to bank for venture capital firms and technology start-ups that failed spectacularly in March. 
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Money

Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs in bank failure

The report issued Friday takes a critical look at what the Fed missed as Silicon Valley Bank grew quickly in size in the years leading up to its collapse.

2 years ago

The Virgin of Guadalupe, an iconic image in Mexican culture, adorns the costumes of carnavaleros, the performers in the yearly festival, Carnaval de Puebla.
Arts & Entertainment

Carnaval de Puebla and Lele travels: Philly to celebrate Mexican Week 2023

A children’s day celebration, Mexican cooking classes, and Lele travels are among the event highlights.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly mayors have a mixed history of supporting the arts. Will the next one be an arts mayor?

The mayor’s support of the arts — or lack thereof — plays a big role in the cultural community’s success. Here's a look back at some highs and lows.

2 years ago

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