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Philly Mural Arts shows off new works near Suburban Station as part of Color Me Back program
The program that created the art gives daily pay for daily work and offers social services for artists.
3 years ago
The ‘heartbeat’ of Philly arts, Leroy Johnson, 85, has died
Often considered an “outsider” vernacular artist, through his 60-year career Johnson became a Philadelphia institution and inspiration.
3 years ago
As animal intake outpaces adoption, Philly shelters and rescue groups are in ‘crisis mode’
Calls from animal welfare rescue orgs seeking adopters, fosters, and donations have grown louder in recent weeks. But the number of pets entering the shelter hasn’t abated.
3 years ago
Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre
The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.
3 years ago
Starbucks closing Center City Philadelphia store, 15 others due to safety concerns
In total, 16 Starbucks across the country are being closed, primarily in Los Angeles and Seattle.
3 years ago
Phillies’ Thomson first Canadian to manage in home country
Thomson is from Sarnia, Ontario, a city on the Michigan border about 200 miles west of Toronto.
3 years ago
Pa. funds 3 new state parks, locations yet to be determined
The state’s 2022-23 spending plan includes $56 million to add the new state parks to what is currently a 121-park system.
3 years ago
White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters
The warning comes as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country.
3 years ago
Judge dismisses Delaware AG’s suit over PCB contamination
The Delaware judge on Monday rejected public nuisance, trespass and unjust enrichment claims that were asserted by Attorney General Kathy Jennings.
3 years ago
New anti-smoking campaign in Philly targets groups that smoke the most
Restaurant workers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans are among those targeted by a new anti-smoking campaign in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
The independent investigation into the borough’s police procedures was completed in June, but the report might not be released to the public until the end of July.
3 years ago
Flyers waive Lindblom, donate $100K to cancer organization
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Oskar Lindblom on waivers on for the purpose of buying out the final year of the cancer survivor’s contract.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania sues 3 counties over counting mail-in ballots
The Dept. of State sued Lancaster, Berks, and Fayette counties, describing them as “outlier counties” that have not properly certified vote tallies from the May 17 election.
3 years ago
Crozer Health appoints new CEO amid leadership restructuring
Anthony Esposito has stepped into the role of chief executive officer of the four-hospital system in Delaware County.
3 years ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ earns multiple Emmy nods
The crowd-pleasing and acclaimed “Abbott Elementary” made a splashy debut in its first year
3 years ago