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2 days ago
Deadline for tax relief program could be extended for Philly homeowners
Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.
3 days ago
Phillies’ Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it’s retrieved by 10-year-old
Bryce Harper later signed the helmet for the young Phillies fan, and added a No. 3 and Philly Philly! inscription.
3 days ago
Store clerk shot during argument in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood
Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.
3 days ago
Most Philadelphia liquor stores reopen, but some could be closed for weeks
Officials said it could take days, or weeks, to secure and repair the stores that are still closed.
4 days ago
Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark
The stadium's policy allows guide dogs, service animals or those in training. All other animals are banned.
4 days ago
Next time you read a food nutrition label, pour one out for Burkey Belser
"When design works, it looks like it's always been there," the graphic designer behind the ubiquitous panel on food packaging said.
4 days ago
It’s the first time the LCB has shuttered all 48 Philly stores for anything other than weather, a spokesperson said.
4 days ago
Public viewing to be held today on campus for Temple University President Joanne Epps
The Liacouras Center on Temple’s campus will host the public event from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
4 days ago
Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change
“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.
4 days ago
CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years
Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.
4 days ago
Listen 1:45The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem
When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.
5 days ago