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Prayers answered! Phillies fan meets Stott after viral video
The 8-year-old Phillies fan caught on TV praying for Bryson Stott in the ninth inning of a game this week got to meet his new favorite player before Friday's game.
4 years ago
More women than ever exhibiting at the Philadelphia Flower Show
The 195-year-old Flower Show has been actively seeking women designers to feature in its annual showcase.
4 years ago
Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways
From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.
4 years ago
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The order also prevents the state from opening any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
4 years ago
Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.
4 years ago
Armored vehicle carjacked in Wilmington, Delaware; suspect at large
Police say a male suspect, disguised in a dark blue Garda uniform, assaulted two female employees as they left the business.
4 years ago
Five things you should know about Philly Art Museum’s incoming director
Sasha Suda, of Canada, will be the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new director and CEO in September. Here’s what you should know about her.
4 years ago
U.S. buys more monkeypox vaccine as global case count grows
The U.S. government is building up its supply of monkeypox vaccine to contend with escalating cases identified in a surprising international outbreak, health officials said.
4 years ago
Two Jersey Shore towns go to court to block pop-up parties
Two popular Jersey Shore towns are going to court to try to block so-called “pop-up parties” at which thousands of people gather on the beach.
4 years ago
Target areas for Philly’s latest round of COVID aid? Staffing, learning loss, and asbestos
The money could provide a crucial boost for the district at a very difficult time for city schools.
4 years ago
New baby formula plant gets another $8 million from Pa.
The new funding comes amid a nationwide shortage of infant formula.
4 years ago
U.S. lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
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Jan. 6 hearing takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
Panel members worked to lay out a devastating case as they tried to tell the story of how it happened, and how to prevent it from ever happening again, for history.
4 years ago
N.J. committee approves new school safety, teen mental health measures
The Assembly Education Comm. cleared bipartisan legislation that would require each school district to develop a “behavioral threat assessment team.”
4 years ago
Battle continues over vaccination powers for Pa. pharmacies
Since 2020, Pa. pharmacies have benefitted from emergency flexibilities, which allowed them to more easily vaccinate both adults and children. Those waivers are set to expire.
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