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Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County
Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.
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Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson
Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.
4 years ago
Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging
A slowdown in online shopping prompts Amazon to rethink the space it has, including a facility it’s closing in South Jersey.
4 years ago
New Philly mural honors The Roots’ Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter
The Roots’ vocalist’s silhouette is the centerpiece of a mural four stories high on the south side of the Clay Studio.
4 years ago
‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’
From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.
4 years ago
Listen 1:49Philly bike advocates press mayor to move ahead with narrowing Washington Ave.
Bike and pedestrian safety advocates and a state senator urge the city to move ahead with or without buy-in from Councilmember Johnson.
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Pa. court orders contested ballots counted in Senate primary
A state court is agreeing in a ballot-counting lawsuit with the campaign of David McCormick
4 years ago
Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
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Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
4 years ago
Listen 1:37Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
4 years ago
President Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
Biden is trying to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter laws, though such efforts failed in the wake of past violence.
4 years ago
Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin identified the shooter as 45-year-old Michael Louis.
4 years ago
GOP insiders begin to reluctantly support Mastriano, as Democrats tout unity
GOP insider: the tone of the GOP push to elect Mastriano feels like a pep rally before a football game everyone knows the team is doomed to lose.
4 years ago
Lara Downes celebrates the diversity of artists in classical music
The classical artist and producer celebrates Black composers and musicians, and highlights those from the past who didn’t receive recognition.
4 years ago
Listen 6:00White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.
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