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Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.
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Chiefs fans raise thousands for Jason Kelce’s Be Philly Foundation after Super Bowl 57
Since their Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, Chiefs fans have been supporting Jason Kelce's (Be) Philly Foundation.
3 years ago
Wilmington celebrates fifth annual Cupid’s Fun Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation
The four-hour celebration aims to raise awareness and money to support research into neurofibromatosis and childhood tumors.
3 years ago
‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
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Listen 1:53YEAH Philly creates space for joy and healing in the midst of Philly’s gun violence epidemic
YEAH Philly was formed to provide a space for Black youth to engage and implement teen-led interventions to address community violence.
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After 164 years, descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown finally meet
The great-great-grandsons of Frederick Douglass and John Brown rendezvous in Philadelphia at a play about their ancestors.
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New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director
Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.
3 years ago
‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings
The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.
3 years ago
Listen 1:01‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program
The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.
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Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.
3 years ago
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.
3 years ago
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.
3 years ago
Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week
Pennsylvania's top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro will not sign death warrants, calls for abolishment of death penalty
Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty.
3 years ago
Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied
The report’s introduction and conclusion, along with a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath were released Thursday
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