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Mia Green’s killer convicted of third-degree murder
The 2020 shooting in Philadelphia is part of an alarming rise in violence against transgender women.
3 years ago
Philly network of nonprofits aims to prevent and prosecute elder abuse
According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 elderly people has been victims of financial or material exploitation, at a cost of $36.5 billion annually.
3 years ago
Philadelphia public schools roll out the ‘red carpet’ for first day of school
Officials rang in the school year with bells, and students, clutching new backpacks and lunchboxes, entered buildings after walking the “red carpet.”
3 years ago
On first day of school, Philly violence prevention activists call on dads to step up
Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.
3 years ago
Listen 5:41Philadelphia welcomes the Welsh. They’ve been here for 300 years
The five-day North American Festival of Wales brings its celebration of Welsh culture to Philadelphia, where Welsh people have lived for over 300 years.
3 years ago
New Jersey school staff shortage is making teacher vacancies worse
A shortage of support staff is exacerbating a continual teacher shortage in the Garden State.
3 years ago
Ukrainian Folk Festival celebrates independence through ‘veil of tears’
Organizers said they wanted this year’s fest to honor the relationship between the United States and Ukraine, as the U.S. lends its support amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
3 years ago
Listen 1:05Coming to a theater near you: $3 movie tickets for one day
The Cinema Foundation announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens.
3 years ago
Russia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacks
These reports Sunday intensified fears that the fighting could damage the Zaporizhzhia plant and cause a massive radiation leak.
3 years ago
Mickey Mantle card breaks record, as sports memorabilia soar
The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal.
3 years ago
Tiny oysters play big role in stabilizing eroding N.J. shorelines
As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.
3 years ago
Union ride Gazdag’s hat trick to 6-0 romp over Rapids
The front runners in the Eastern Conference, posted a record fourth six-goal victory in team history — and they’ve all come in the Union’s last 10 matches.
3 years ago
WallyGator, the emotional support alligator, spotted cooling off in Philadelphia’s Love Park
WallyGator has become a TikTok sensation and is surely not your typical alligator. He is an emotional support alligator from a local reptile rescue.
3 years ago
Washington Avenue paving to begin Monday, after years of delays
The project follows a contentious fight over slimming down Washington Avenue to make it safer for pedestrians. It’s expected to wrap up by the end of 2022, weather permitting.
3 years ago
Radiant Baby’s room: An intimate piece of Keith Haring’s life in Kutztown will go to auction
A piece of Haring’s bedroom wall with a Radiant Baby drawing is part of a “capsule” from his childhood home in Kutztown, Pa.
3 years ago